by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,701 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 Michigan State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $63,526 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 Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Michigan State. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Michigan State in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 140 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| Food Science Technology | 92 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 64 |
| Soil Sciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.