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 UW - River Falls ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - River Falls go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,791 a year. 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 UW - River Falls paid an average of $630 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $285 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $1,769 | $1,769 |
| Books and Supplies | $440 | $440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Of the 27 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - River Falls, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 - River Falls with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - River Falls 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 - River Falls Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 184 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 8 |
| General Agriculture | 7 |
| Food Science Technology | 6 |
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