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. Find out how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer plant sciences.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. In particular, it placed #58 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,108 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 57% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in plant sciences from West Virginia University were men.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the plant sciences majors at West Virginia University.
The plant sciences program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 40 |
West Virginia University awarded 40 degrees in agronomy and crop science recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).