General Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Plant Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.4% of General Plant Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Plant Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 692 degrees were awarded toGeneral Plant Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Plant Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 483 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 64 |
Earnings of General Plant Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in General Plant Sciences of $49,331 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,321 |
| 4 years | $49,331 |
| 5 years | $56,395 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Plant Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Plant Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 53.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 22 | 34.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Plant Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Plant Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Plant Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in General Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in General Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Plant Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1,201 |
| Horticultural Science | 903 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 166 |
| Range Science and Management | 153 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 107 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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