Plant Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 59 students earned their Plant Sciences degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Plant Sciences is the 161st most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	9
Master’s Degree	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
• White: 78.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
• Other Races: 3.4%

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 2,120 people employed in jobs related to a plant sciences degree, compared to 79,190 nationwide.

Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Plant Sciences grads earn an average of $68,660 in the state and $70,630 nationwide.

Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs in VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Plant Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	8%	$61,220

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Animal Science	189
	128
	100
General Agriculture	75
Agricultural Economics	41
Agricultural Production	36
Horticulture	27
Food Science Technology	25

View all majors related to Plant Sciences

View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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