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Plant Sciences Schools in Texas

243 students earned Plant Sciences degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Plant Sciences is the 141st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 161
Master’s Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Texas

There are 5,780 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 Texas

Plant Sciences grads earn an average of $68,150 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer plant sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 81% of students get financical aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,943 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,393. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of the teachers are full time.

Plant Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 13% $59,870
Animal Scientists 11% $49,390
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $81,140
Conservation Scientists 9% $58,220
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 7% $47,330
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $63,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Animal Science 1,003
Agricultural Economics 951
General Agriculture 631
338
Agricultural Public Services 237
Agricultural Production 146
Horticulture 119
Agricultural Mechanization 48

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