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, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UW - Madison. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from UW - Madison. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 88 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 72 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 65 |
| Animal Science | 59 |
| Food Science Technology | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.