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. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 21 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #25 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,216 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 UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 14 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 102 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 38 |
| Food Science Technology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.