Plant Sciences Schools in California

32 Plant Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 6.3%
• Black or African American: 3.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 28.1%
• White: 50.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
• Other Races: 6.3%

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in California

10,900 people in the state and 52,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plant sciences.

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.

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
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	-5%	$78,940

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Other Plant Sciences	32
Plant Protection/Pest Management	7
Range Science & Management	1

View all majors related to Plant Sciences

View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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