Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Science, General
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 467 people earned their bachelor's degree in plant sciences. This makes it the 374th 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 | 467 |
| Master’s Degree | 102 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
| Basic Certificate | 24 |
| Associate Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for plant sciences majors with their bachelor'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 bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. About 53.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 250 |
| Women | 217 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 368 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida 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 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, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UF. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 2nd 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.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeast Missouri State University. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. 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, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 66% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Mizzou. About 49% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montana State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. 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, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 42% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor'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, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UC Davis. About 42% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from A-State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Louisiana State University. About 53% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 19,100 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 69% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Cobleskill is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from SUNY Cobleskill. Of these students, 44% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from USU.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 36% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornell University. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Cornell. About 53% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Crookston. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMN Crookston.
The 19th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 27% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMass Amherst. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plant sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 751 |
| Horticultural Science | 557 |
| Range Science & Management | 111 |
| Plant Protection/Pest Management | 107 |
| Horticultural Plant Breeding | 3 |
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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