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. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Auburn. This makes it the #2 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 #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $37,144. This is higher than $36,374, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's plant sciences program at Auburn make a median salary of $43,278. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,176.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 Auburn University.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from Auburn in 2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Auburn in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 123 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 47 |
| General Agriculture | 30 |
| Agricultural Production | 30 |
| Food Science Technology | 5 |
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