by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering plant sciences. In particular, it placed #40 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $42,268 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at Michigan State University.
The plant sciences program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 33 |
MSU awarded 33 completions in horticultural science recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).