Plant Pathology Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Plant Pathology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.7% 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 (this page) | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 71 |
Earnings of Plant Pathology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Plant Pathology of $39,154 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Plant Pathology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plant Pathology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 25 | 34.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plant Pathology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 13 master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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 Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 8 master'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.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 8 master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master'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.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 California-Riverside is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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.
University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 5 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Pathology. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Plant Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Plant Pathology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Plant Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plant Pathology that also offer master’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.