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Plant Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Plant Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Plant Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Plant Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #4 of 4
Best Value Wisconsin #4 of 4
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 10
Best Value Nationwide #40 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Plant Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $35,060
3 years $36,834
4 years $36,197

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Plant Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $36,197, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Plant Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 70% women (16) and 30% men (7).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 15 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Minority students account for 20% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 22%.*

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 5 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 3 doctoral plant sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Plant Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Plant Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

*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 Wisconsin-Madison

The Plant Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Agronomy & Crop Science 7
Horticultural Science 16

Top-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Plant Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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