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Plant Sciences in Virginia

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Plant Sciences Schools in Virginia

60 Plant Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 50
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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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.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Virginia

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

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Plant Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 13% $74,840
Soil and Plant Scientists 8% $61,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Animal Science 189
100
General Agriculture 75
Agricultural Economics 41
Agricultural Production 36
Horticulture 27
Food Science Technology 25
Animal Services 5

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View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

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