Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,996 people earned their bachelor's degree in plant sciences. This makes it the 131st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in plant sciences is $42,787. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,664 to a high of $47,441.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in plant sciences is $29,330. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,795 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,877.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $349.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. About 54.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,085 |
| Women | 911 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 |
| White | 1,500 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Iowa State. About 43% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UF. Of these students, 62% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
California State University - Fresno is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Fresno State. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Fresno State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
West Texas A&M University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from West Texas A&M University. Of these students, 77% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at West Texas A&M University make a median salary of 42,787.
The 5th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from NC State. About 47% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. Of these students, 56% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 42,787.
Kansas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from K -State. Of these students, 31% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Kansas State University make a median salary of 42,787.
Oregon State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Oregon State. Of these students, 53% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Auburn. About 31% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Auburn University make a median salary of 42,787.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 51% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 42,787.
The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UNL. Of these students, 36% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska - Lincoln plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
Virginia Tech is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Virginia Tech. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 42,787.
South Dakota State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. South Dakota State University plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 24% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Missouri State University - Springfield plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
The 16th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 44% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 42,787.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UPR Mayaguez. About 47% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Mayaguez graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
The 18th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Ohio State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
The 18th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Texas Tech University plant sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,787.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. About 33% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,787.
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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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