Plant Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Plant Sciences, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 plant sciences graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Plant Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Plant Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,102 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Plant Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 56% women (14) and 44% men (11).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 17 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 6 master’s plant sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 2 doctoral plant sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Plant Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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