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 UPR Mayaguez ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UPR Mayaguez. This makes it the #25 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPR Mayaguez is $30,053. 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 UPR Mayaguez was $157 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Mayaguez tuition and fees.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from UPR Mayaguez in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UPR Mayaguez 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 UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from UPR Mayaguez. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 130 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 25 |
| General Agriculture | 23 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 22 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.