Plant Sciences at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Plant Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 plant sciences graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Plant Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #62 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #62 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Graduates of Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $42,469 |
| 2 years | $53,358 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Plant Sciences graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $21,654.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Plant Sciences graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 22% women (11) and 78% men (38).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 22 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 18% were women (4) and 82% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, higher than the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 14 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 15%.*
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 10 doctoral plant sciences graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
This Plant Sciences program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 26 |
| Horticultural Science | 7 |
| Horticultural Plant Breeding | 11 |
| Range Science & Management | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Plant Sciences program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. 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.