by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal Poly ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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Cal Poly is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. In particular, it placed #2 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $64,619 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,666 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The plant sciences program at Cal Poly breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 49 |
Cal Poly granted 49 completions in agronomy and crop science recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).