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 Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #30 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 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 Mizzou is $46,627. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Mizzou. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou plant sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 116 |
| Animal Science | 98 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| General Agriculture | 29 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 22 |
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