by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The plant sciences program at UMass Amherst includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 15 |
UMass Amherst conferred 15 completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).