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 #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,115 a year. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median 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 $35,890 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,330 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from K -State. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into 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 | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
The plant sciences program at K -State awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 267 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 |
| Food Science Technology | 74 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 50 |
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