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. Also, learn how UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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UIUC was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for plant sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #6 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #3 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 UIUC is $45,411. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UIUC. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Plant Sciences from UIUC in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 262 |
| Animal Science | 176 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 128 |
| Food Science Technology | 121 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.