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. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Clemson. This makes it the #7 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $46,395. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clemson was $1,695 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson 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 | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Clemson 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 Clemson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from Clemson. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 107 |
| Food Science Technology | 77 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 63 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
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