Plant Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Plant Sciences, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Plant Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 71 |
Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $48,235 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $45,945 |
| 4 years | $56,340 |
| 5 years | $67,313 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Plant Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $56,340, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Plant Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $15,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Plant Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 35% women (11) and 65% men (20).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 14 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 22%.*
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 12 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 15%.*
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 5 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Plant Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.
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