Plant Sciences Schools in Iowa

160 students earned Plant Sciences degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Plant Sciences is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7
Post-Master’s Certificate	3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	3

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 1.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
• White: 90.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
• Other Races: 2.5%

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 2,580 people in the state and 79,190 people in the nation working in plant sciences jobs.

Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Iowa

In this state, plant sciences grads earn an average of $74,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs in IA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Plant Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	8%	$67,980
Animal Scientists	5%	$68,150
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	0%	$70,220

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
	148
	18
Animal Science	15
Agricultural Production	12
Soil Sciences	12
Food Science Technology	6
Agricultural Economics	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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