by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UPRM ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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UPRM holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #59 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $33,754 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UPRM, plant sciences students accumulate a median of $9,200 in student loans. This is above $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the plant sciences majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
The plant sciences program at UPRM breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 18 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 15 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 15 |
UPRM granted 18 degrees in horticultural science recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (89%).
UPRM conferred 15 completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UPRM granted 15 completions in plant protection and integrated pest management in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).