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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. This makes it the #24 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,173 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from Missouri State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 64 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 35 |
| General Agriculture | 25 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
| Agricultural Production | 7 |