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 ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UW. This makes it the #17 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,062 a year. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from UW in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in plant sciences from UW. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 58 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 9 |
| Soil Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.