Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences
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Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 556 people earned their master's degree in plant sciences. This makes it the 143rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plant sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 556 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 303 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in plant sciences is $60,176. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,487 to a high of $61,993.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in plant sciences. About 52.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 263 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plant sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 356 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in plant sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Iowa State. About 21% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Auburn. About 56% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UF. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UGA. About 53% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from NC State. Of these students, 53% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UIUC. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master'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 $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Clemson. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 55% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in plant sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UNL. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from K -State. Of these students, 47% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UARK. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Ohio State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master'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 $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for plant sciences majors who are seeking their master'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 most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State.
University of Wyoming is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from UW.
Cornell University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from Cornell.
Utah State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in plant sciences. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in plant sciences from USU.
Plant Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 191 | |
| 121 | |
| 98 | |
| 60 | |
| 41 |
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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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- O*NET Online
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