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. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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Oregon State is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 65 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 6 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Oregon State. This makes it the #45 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $38,397. 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 Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
Of the 63 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Oregon State, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 77 |
| General Agriculture | 68 |
| Animal Science | 66 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Food Science Technology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.