Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Plant Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 45.8% of Plant Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,261 degrees were awarded toPlant Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Plant Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 42 |
| Associate’s Degree | 162 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,949 |
| Master’s Degree | 794 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 305 |
Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Plant Sciences of $49,331 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,321 |
| 4 years | $49,331 |
| 5 years | $56,395 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Plant Sciences. About 52.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 158 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plant Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 138 | 45.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 45.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 164 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Plant Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 165 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Plant Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1,201 |
| Horticultural Science | 903 |
| Plant Sciences, General | 692 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 166 |
| Range Science and Management | 153 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plant Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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