by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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 |
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.
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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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Purdue in 2022 were women.
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.
| 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 |
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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