by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. 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. Specifically, it ranked #52 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,825 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in plant sciences from MSU identified as women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Montana State University.
The plant sciences program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Range Science and Management | 3 |
MSU awarded 3 degrees in range science and management in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).