by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,393 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,176 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,330.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the plant sciences program at Iowa State is $197 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Iowa State. About 51% were men and 49% were 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 Iowa State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Plant Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $73,707 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all plant sciences graduates with a master's is $54,601.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Iowa State in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State 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 | 23 |
| 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 Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 262 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 166 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 41 |
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