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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,980 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $36,675 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,330 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 58 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 147 |
| Animal Science | 101 |
| Animal Services | 75 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 56 |
| Soil Sciences | 23 |
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