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, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #28 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 51 |
| General Agriculture | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 26 |
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