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Plant Sciences Schools in California

40 Plant Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Plant Sciences major is the 174th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in California

Plant Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a plant sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plant sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.5%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in California

13,040 people in the state and 79,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plant sciences.

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Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a plant sciences grad in the state is $80,710, compared to a typical salary of $70,630 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer plant sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.95 years. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

Plant Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists 14% $75,000
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $41,070
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -5% $78,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plant sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Agriculture 55
Food Science Technology 50
Other Agriculture 12
Agricultural Production 10
Agricultural Economics 9
Soil Sciences 7
Animal Science 6
International Agriculture 2

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