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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UGA. This makes it the #4 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,794 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UGA. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's plant sciences program at UGA make a median salary of $54,601. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allplant sciences master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from UGA. About 47% were men and 53% 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 University of Georgia with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 113 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 110 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 99 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
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