Plant Sciences at Virginia Tech
Every plant sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the plant sciences program at Virginia Tech stacks up to those at other schools.Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and approximately 37,024 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Plant Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Virginia Tech Plant Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Plant Sciences
Virginia Tech Plant Sciences Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences Student Demographics at Virginia Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech Plant Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a plant sciences master's degree from Virginia Tech, 67% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Plant Sciences
The following plant sciences concentations are available at Virginia Tech. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Virginia Tech. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 8 |
| Horticultural Science | 2 |
Related Majors
- Agricultural Economics & Business
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
- Animal Science
- General Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicine
Careers That Plant Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in plant sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Virginia Tech.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 680 | $54,190 |
| Conservation Scientists | 600 | $75,370 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 130 | $68,660 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 40 | $84,630 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Eric T Gunther under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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