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Plant Sciences in Wisconsin

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Plant Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

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

In terms of popularity, Plant Sciences is the 111th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 89.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

2,180 people in the state and 79,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plant sciences.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a plant sciences grad in the state is $70,030, compared to a typical salary of $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Wisconsin that offer plant sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,565.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,581 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,614 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,711 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,015 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,139 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,939 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,466 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Plant Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Animal Scientists 15% $63,440
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $57,830
Conservation Scientists 10% $64,380
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 8% $51,010
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $78,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Animal Science 298
Agricultural Economics 190
87
Agricultural Public Services 81
Food Science Technology 78
Agricultural Production 52
Horticulture 38
Soil Sciences 29

View all majors related to Plant Sciences

View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

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