Plant Pathology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Plant Pathology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.4% of Plant Pathology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Plant Pathology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 151 degrees were awarded toPlant Pathology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Plant Pathology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 71 |
Earnings of Plant Pathology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Plant Pathology of $39,154 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,663 |
| 4 years | $39,154 |
| 5 years | $38,098 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plant Pathology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 45.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 28 | 39.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 39.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plant Pathology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Plant Pathology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plant Pathology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Botany/Plant Biology | 538 |
| Botany/Plant Biology, Other | 47 |
| Plant Physiology | 15 |
| Plant Molecular Biology | 12 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.