Graduate Certificates in Plant Sciences
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their graduate certificate in plant sciences. This earns it the #205 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for plant sciences majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in plant sciences is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plant sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in plant sciences from Iowa State.
University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in plant sciences. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in plant sciences from UF. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kansas State University. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in plant sciences from K -State.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in plant sciences from NC State.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in plant sciences. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in plant sciences from Auburn.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plant sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 89 | |
| Animal Science | 86 |
| 86 | |
| International Agriculture | 28 |
| Soil Sciences | 27 |
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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