Plant Sciences at Auburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Plant Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University sits in Auburn, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 plant sciences degrees were granted at Auburn University.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at Auburn University
Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Plant Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from Auburn University
Those who finish Auburn University’s Plant Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,703 |
| 2 years | $40,896 |
| 3 years | $43,338 |
| 4 years | $48,747 |
| 5 years | $57,885 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Plant Sciences graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $48,747, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Plant Sciences graduates from Auburn University stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Plant Sciences graduates at Auburn University are 47% women (41) and 53% men (46).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Among the 19 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Auburn University, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 55 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Auburn University, 56% were women (31) and 44% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
Minority students account for 15% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 15%.*
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at Auburn University
Among the 12 doctoral plant sciences graduates at Auburn University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Plant Sciences Concentrations at Auburn University
The Plant Sciences program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 7 |
| Horticultural Science | 25 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 55 |
Top-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at Auburn University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Plant Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.