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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 132% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from WVU. This makes it the #32 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.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $37,454. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
The plant sciences program at WVU awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 86 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 49 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.