by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Clemson University compares to other colleges that offer plant sciences.
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Clemson University holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Clemson University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Clemson University report a median salary of $42,933 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,724 in student loans. This is lower than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
Learn more about Clemson University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the plant sciences majors at Clemson University.
The plant sciences program at Clemson University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 18 |
Clemson University awarded 18 degrees in horticultural science recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).