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 Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for plant sciences majors, Cornell came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 108% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #19 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #8 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 Cornell is $32,236. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from Cornell in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 7 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 222 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| General Agriculture | 98 |
| Food Science Technology | 95 |
| Animal Science | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.