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. We've also included details on how UW - Platteville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Platteville was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Platteville handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Platteville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,910 a year. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Platteville paid an average of $658 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,827 | $15,786 |
| Fees | $1,488 | $1,488 |
| Books and Supplies | $220 | $220 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,174 | $8,174 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,360 | $5,360 |
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Of the 36 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Platteville, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% 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 - Platteville with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Platteville 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 - Platteville Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Platteville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 73 |
| Animal Science | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.