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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #45 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,170 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The plant sciences program at UMass Amherst awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Plant Sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 82 |
| Agricultural Production | 61 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
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