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Doctor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences

298 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 45 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 42.6% of plant sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 298 earned their doctor's degree in plant sciences. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plant sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 594
Doctor’s Degree 298
Graduate Certificate 20

Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plant sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in plant sciences. About 58.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 174
Women 124
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The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 11
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 137
International Students 127
Other Races/Ethnicities 6
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There are 45 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UF. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The plant sciences program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 31% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
14 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The plant sciences program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UGA.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from UC Davis. About 58% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Kansas State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from K -State.

#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The plant sciences program at Cornell University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women

New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in plant sciences. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. The plant sciences program at New Mexico State University - Main Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The plant sciences program at University of Kentucky awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to plant sciences majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Auburn.

#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Clemson.

#14

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The plant sciences program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#14

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from NC State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The plant sciences program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Animal Science 178
Food Science Technology 173
Agricultural Economics 76
Soil Sciences 47
Agricultural Production 33

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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