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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UD. This makes it the #32 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.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,362 a year. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 13 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from UD. About 22% were men and 78% 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 University of Delaware with a master'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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 62 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
| Animal Science | 33 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
| Food Science Technology | 8 |
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