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 Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,170 a year. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Northwest. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri 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 | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 61 |
| General Agriculture | 30 |
| Animal Science | 16 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 10 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.