Plant Sciences at University of California-Davis
If you plan to study Plant Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 plant sciences graduations were recorded at University of California-Davis.
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Studying Online at University of California-Davis
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Davis. Among 40,065 students, 336 (1%) studied exclusively online and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at University of California-Davis
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Davis’s Plant Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 71 |
| Best Value | California | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 71 |
| Best Value | California | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 71 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Plant Sciences graduates at University of California-Davis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Plant Sciences graduates at University of California-Davis are 52% women (28) and 48% men (26).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis
Among the 31 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at University of California-Davis, 55% were women (17) and 45% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 48% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of California-Davis
Of the 10 master’s plant sciences graduates at University of California-Davis, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 15%.*
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis
Of the 13 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 23% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 10%.*
*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 University of California-Davis
The Plant Sciences program at University of California-Davis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Plant Sciences | 31 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Plant Sciences program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Plant Sciences majors, 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.