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. We've also included details on how North Dakota State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at North Dakota State University was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #21 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #28 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 North Dakota State University is $49,048. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at North Dakota State University paid an average of $575 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $383 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
Learn more about North Dakota State University tuition and fees.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from North Dakota State University in 2022, 78% were men and 22% 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 North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor'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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
North Dakota State University 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 North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 59 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 55 |
| Agricultural Production | 43 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 24 |
| General Agriculture | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.