We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
UMN Twin Cities was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for plant sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in plant science, general. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #8 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
UMN Twin Cities Plant Sciences Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
UMN Twin Cities Plant Science, General Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
24
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
1
UMN Twin Cities Plant Science, General Master’s Program
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from UMN Twin Cities in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in plant sciences.