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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 65 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 7 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from NC State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 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 NC State is $42,008. 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 NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.
The plant sciences program at NC State awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 15 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 276 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 154 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.