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Plant Sciences in Iowa

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Plant Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 175 students earned their Plant Sciences degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Plant Sciences is the 66th most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 2,580 people in the state and 79,190 people in the nation working in plant sciences jobs.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Iowa

In this state, plant sciences grads earn an average of $74,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

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

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002.

#2

Dordt University

Sioux Center
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 65% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,503 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Plant Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $67,980
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Animal Scientists 5% $68,150
Conservation Scientists 5% $54,000
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $57,730
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 0% $70,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Agricultural Economics 390
Animal Science 235
Agricultural Production 140
Agricultural Mechanization 108
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Food Science Technology 49
International Agriculture 46
Horticulture 38

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