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 UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for plant sciences majors, UF came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UF. This makes it the #3 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,372 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UF. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Plant Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $67,257 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all plant sciences graduates with a master's is $54,601.
Of the 28 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 195 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 164 |
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 115 |
| Soil Sciences | 44 |
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