by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Auburn University as a strong choice for plant sciences, coming in at #41 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 41 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Alabama | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 14 |
Here is each degree level offered in plant sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University report a median salary of $48,747 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Auburn University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 95% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn University granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
Auburn University conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Plant Sciences | 1 |
