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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from USU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $28,091. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from USU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 71 |
| General Agriculture | 60 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 33 |
| Horticulture | 15 |
| Agricultural Production | 11 |
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