by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Auburn. This makes it the #2 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,024 a year. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Auburn. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's plant sciences program at Auburn make a median salary of $50,611. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,601.
The plant sciences program at Auburn awarded 41 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 119 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 44 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
| Agricultural Production | 28 |
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