Plant Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Plant Sciences is offered at 128 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Plant Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.5% 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 (this page) | 794 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
Earnings of Plant Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Plant Sciences of $49,331 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Plant Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 308 |
| Women | 309 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plant Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 176 | 28.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 164 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Plant Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Plant Sciences students seeking a master's degree is Iowa State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master'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.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 91 master'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 is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master'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 Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master'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 Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 79 master'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.
West Texas A & M University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 69 master'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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 54 master'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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master'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.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Plant Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 52 master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Plant Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Plant Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plant Sciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in Plant Sciences. This school awarded 49 master'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.
Plant Sciences Concentrations
| 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 master’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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