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. See how Oregon State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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Oregon State University is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University earn a median of $44,549 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,096 in student loans. This is higher than $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State 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 Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 32% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Oregon State University.
The plant sciences program at Oregon State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 56 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 16 |
| Range Science and Management | 9 |
Oregon State University awarded 56 completions in horticultural science recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Oregon State University awarded 16 completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Oregon State University awarded 9 degrees in range science and management in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.