Plant Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Plant Sciences, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 plant sciences degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Plant Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’s Plant Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,180 |
| 2 years | $31,708 |
| 3 years | $34,594 |
| 4 years | $40,554 |
| 5 years | $41,016 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Plant Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $40,554, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Plant Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $18,487.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Plant Sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 59% women (35) and 41% men (24).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 50 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 62% were women (31) and 38% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
Minority students account for 6% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 9 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 11% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 15%.*
*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 Missouri State University-Springfield
The Plant Sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Plant Sciences | 9 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 14 |
| Horticultural Science | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Plant Sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.