by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Washington State University stacks up against peers offering plant sciences.
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Washington State University holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Washington | 1 |
| Best Value Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 1 |
| Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in Washington | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at Washington State University, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,539 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
Learn more about Washington State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 69% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the plant sciences majors at Washington State University.
The plant sciences program at Washington State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 26 |
| Horticultural Science | 10 |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding | 3 |
Washington State University awarded 26 completions in agronomy and crop science recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Washington State University awarded 10 degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Washington State University granted 3 degrees in agricultural and horticultural plant breeding in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).