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Plant Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus

19 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Plant Sciences major is part of the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.

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Plant Sciences Degrees Available at Purdue

Purdue Plant Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 27
Best Plant Sciences Schools 31

Popularity of Plant Sciences at Purdue

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Plant Sciences from Purdue Cost?

$9,992 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Purdue Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,718 $28,520
Fees $274 $274
Books and Supplies $1,030 $1,030
On Campus Room and Board $11,650 $11,650
On Campus Other Expenses $2,210 $2,210

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Purdue Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from Purdue in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in plant sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does Purdue Offer an Online BS in Plant Sciences?

Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.

Purdue Plant Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Purdue in 2022 were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in plant sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Purdue Plant Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 162
Agricultural Economics & Business 152
Veterinary Medicine 78
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 63
Food Science Technology 45

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