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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Colorado State University-Fort Collins compares to other colleges that offer plant sciences.
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a solid choice among schools offering plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado State University-Fort Collins handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $41,526 a year. This is below $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, plant sciences students accumulate a median of $20,750 in student loans. This is below $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
The plant sciences program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 70 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 19 |
| Range Science and Management | 2 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 70 degrees in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 19 degrees in plant protection and integrated pest management in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 2 completions in range science and management recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).