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Plant Sciences at Michigan State University

Plant Sciences at Michigan State University

If you plan to study Plant Sciences, take a look at what Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 33 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at Michigan State University

Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Plant Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 1
Best Value Michigan #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 71
Best Value Nationwide #60 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 1
Best Value Michigan #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 71
Best Value Nationwide #60 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’s Plant Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Plant Sciences at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,527
2 years $35,060
3 years $33,634
4 years $42,268
5 years $46,604

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Plant Sciences graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $42,268, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Plant Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Plant Sciences graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Plant Sciences graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at Michigan State University are 48% women (16) and 52% men (17).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at Michigan State University

Minority students account for 11% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 22%.*

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 2 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at Michigan State University

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Among the 4 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at Michigan State University

*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 Michigan State University

This Plant Sciences program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Horticultural Science 33

Top-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Plant Sciences program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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