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Plant Sciences at Michigan State University

28 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Plant Sciences major is part of the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Michigan State University.

We'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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Plant Sciences Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Plant Sciences Rankings

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

Popularity of Plant Sciences at Michigan State

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.

How Much Do Plant Sciences Graduates from Michigan State Make?

$35,701 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Plant Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Plant Sciences Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$63,526 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Plant Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Plant Sciences from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.

Michigan State Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does Michigan State Offer an Online BS in Plant Sciences?

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.

Michigan State Plant Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Michigan State in 2022 were men.

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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.

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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

Plant Sciences Student Diversity at Michigan State

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

View All Plant Sciences Related Majors >

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