Associate Degrees in Plant Sciences
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 150 people earned their associate degree in plant sciences. This earns it the #175 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plant sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,996 |
| Master’s Degree | 612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 299 |
| Basic Certificate | 168 |
| Associate Degree | 150 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in plant sciences is $49,481. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,481 to a high of $49,481.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plant sciences students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in plant sciences. About 60.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 126 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer an associate degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for plant sciences students seekingan associate degree is Mitchell Technical College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Mitchell Tech. Data shows that Mitchell Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
The most popular school in the United States for plant sciences students seekingan associate degree is Northeast Community College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Northeast. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Northeast Community College make a median salary of 49,481.
Morrisville State College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Morrisville State College. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Morrisville State College make a median salary of 49,481.
Northern Wyoming Community College District is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Northern Wyoming Community College District. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Northern Wyoming Community College District make a median salary of 49,481.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plant sciences. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute plant sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,481.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from FVTC. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Fox Valley Technical College make a median salary of 49,481.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Southwest Tech. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Southwest Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
University of Connecticut is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from UCONN. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 49,481.
Miles Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Miles Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Miles Community College make a median salary of 49,481.
Leeward Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Leeward CC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Leeward CC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
Bergen Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plant sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Bergen Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Bergen Community College make a median salary of 49,481.
Mississippi Delta Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Mississippi Delta Community College. Data shows that Mississippi Delta Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
The 13th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chippewa Valley Technical College. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from CVTC. About 18% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CVTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Mercer County Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Mercer County Community College make a median salary of 49,481.
The 15th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northcentral Technical College. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from North Central Technical College. Northcentral Technical College plant sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,481.
The 15th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Northwest Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in plant sciences at Northwest College make a median salary of 49,481.
Casper College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Casper College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Casper College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,481.
Treasure Valley Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plant sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in plant sciences from Treasure Valley Community College. Treasure Valley Community College plant sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,481.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plant sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,149 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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