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Plant Sciences Schools in Illinois

80 students earned Plant Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Plant Sciences is the 172nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Illinois

Plant Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a plant sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plant sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,840 people employed in jobs related to a plant sciences degree, compared to 79,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, plant sciences grads earn an average of $58,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer plant sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 97% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,413 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,414. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

Plant Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Animal Scientists 14% $51,960
Soil and Plant Scientists 11% $52,250
Conservation Scientists 5% $63,210
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $46,270
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plant sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Agricultural Economics 382
General Agriculture 300
Animal Science 230
Food Science Technology 168
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Horticulture 80
Agricultural Production 72
Agricultural Mechanization 64

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