Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Utah State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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Utah State University ranks competitively among schools offering plant sciences. In particular, it placed #42 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Utah State University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Utah State University earn a median of $50,220 a year. This is above $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Utah State University were Asian. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at Utah State University.
The plant sciences program at Utah State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 8 |
Utah State University awarded 8 degrees in horticultural science recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).