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. Also, learn how Purdue-West Lafayette stacks up against peers offering plant sciences.
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Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering plant sciences. In particular, it placed #5 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in plant sciences from Purdue-West Lafayette were women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
The plant sciences program at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 25 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 25 completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).