Plant Sciences at West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, Texas and has a total student population of 10,036.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Plant Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
West Texas A&M University Plant Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Plant Sciences
West Texas A&M University Plant Sciences Rankings
The plant sciences major at West Texas A&M University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Plant Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Plant Sciences Student Demographics at West Texas A&M University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at West Texas A&M University.
West Texas A&M University Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 74% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in plant sciences at West Texas A&M University are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 7% more racial-ethnic minorities in its plant sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 64 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
West Texas A&M University Plant Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Plant Sciences
If you plan to be a plant sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at West Texas A&M University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 69 |
Related Majors
- Animal Science
- Animal Services
- Agricultural Public Services
- General Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics & Business
Careers That Plant Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in plant sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for West Texas A&M University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Scientists | 2,010 | $57,990 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 1,280 | $52,170 |
| Agricultural Sciences Professors | 1,010 | $93,580 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 690 | $68,150 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 400 | $81,330 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By J. Nguyen~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). under License
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