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 K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from K -State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #5 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 K -State is $42,883. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,905 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 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 K -State is $413 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Kansas State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from K -State. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 17 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from K -State, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 256 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 150 |
| Food Science Technology | 78 |
| Food Processing | 34 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 24 |
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