by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how MSU Bozeman ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #25 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #20 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 MSU Bozeman is $33,311. 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 MSU Bozeman was $1,210 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
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 Montana State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from MSU Bozeman. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 41 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.