by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 65 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,129 a year. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $40,219 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,330 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the plant sciences program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $376 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo plant sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 165 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 120 |
| Food Science Technology | 108 |
| General Agriculture | 43 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 40 |
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