by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 136% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from U of I. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $44,559. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from U of I. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from U of I in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 52 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 26 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 12 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 12 |
| Food Science Technology | 6 |
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