by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #45 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,146 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMass Amherst. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's 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 | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 77 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 29 |
| Horticulture | 22 |
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