Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences
Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 612 people earned their master's degree in plant sciences. This makes it the 143rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in plant sciences is $54,601. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,454 to a high of $67,257.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in plant sciences. About 53.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 325 |
| Women | 287 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 391 |
| International Students | 115 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Iowa State. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
Auburn University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Auburn. About 34% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
University of Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UF. Of these students, 43% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
University of Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UGA. Of these students, 48% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in plant sciences at University of Georgia make a median salary of 54,601.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from NC State. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
The 6th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 48% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 47% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in plant sciences at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 54,601.
The 7th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
University of California - Davis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 42% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in plant sciences at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 54,601.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UNL. Of these students, 41% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska - Lincoln plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
Texas Tech University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech. About 59% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
The 12th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from K -State. Those who complete their master's degree in plant sciences at Kansas State University make a median salary of 54,601.
The 13th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UARK. Of these students, 43% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in plant sciences at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 54,601.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Ohio State. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
The 16th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,601.
University of Wyoming is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UW. University of Wyoming plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
The 17th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota State University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South Dakota State University plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
Utah State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from USU. Utah State University plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
Cornell University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Cornell. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cornell University plant sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,601.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Animal Science | 484 |
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| General Agriculture | 403 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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