Master’s Degrees in Plant Science, General
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 102 people earned their master's degree in plant sciences. This earns it the #513 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plant sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in plant sciences. About 53.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’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 master'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, 21 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Clemson. About 50% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 10 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from USU.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 10 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UMCP.
University of Wyoming is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UW.
The 7th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Mizzou.
University of Vermont is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UVM.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UCONN. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from SIUC.
The 10th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 3 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman.
The 10th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from U of I.
Tuskegee University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,594 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Tuskegee. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UMaine.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UMass Amherst. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Oregon State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plant sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 212 |
| Horticultural Science | 138 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 71 |
| Range Science & Management | 37 |
| Plant Protection/Pest Management | 35 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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