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Plant Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you plan to study Plant Sciences, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 plant sciences degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Plant Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Plant Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,431
2 years	$24,615
3 years	$32,470
4 years	$42,478
5 years	$45,549

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Plant Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $42,478, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Plant Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $15,391.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 56% women (22) and 44% men (17).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 24 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 8% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 22%.*

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 11 master’s plant sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, above the national average of 15%.*

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 4 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, higher than 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Plant Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Plant Sciences	31
Horticultural Science	8

Top-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Plant Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.