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Plant Sciences in Colorado

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Plant Sciences Schools in Colorado

87 Plant Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Plant Sciences major is the 121st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Colorado

Plant Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a plant sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plant sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Colorado

2,440 people in the state and 79,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plant sciences.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Plant Sciences grads earn an average of $61,010 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Plant Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940
Conservation Scientists 23% $64,990
Agricultural Sciences Professors 20% $78,000
Soil and Plant Scientists 16% $52,990
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 9% $54,960
Animal Scientists 0% $48,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plant sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
248
Agricultural Economics 100
Animal Services 94
Animal Science 93
Food Science Technology 36
Soil Sciences 24
Horticulture 23
General Agriculture 15

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