by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. This makes it the #24 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $26,180. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,487 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,690.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Missouri State. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 55 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| General Agriculture | 21 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
| Soil Sciences | 4 |
