Plant Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus
Every plant sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the plant sciences program at Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a total student population of 46,655.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Plant Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Purdue Plant Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Plant Sciences
Purdue Plant Sciences Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Plant Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University - Main Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 5 |
Related Majors
- Agricultural Public Services
- Soil Sciences
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
- Animal Science
- Food Science Technology
Careers That Plant Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in plant sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Scientists | 230 | $63,320 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 170 | $47,880 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 130 | $59,850 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 40 | $64,030 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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