Doctor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 299 people earned their doctor's degree in plant sciences. This makes it the 70th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for plant sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plant sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in plant sciences. About 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 138 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for plant sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UF. Of these students, 41% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UIUC.
The 4th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UNL.
University of Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UGA.
University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UC Davis.
Kansas State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from K -State. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Cornell. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UK. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Auburn.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Clemson. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Mizzou. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from NC State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Penn State University Park.
The 20th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman.
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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