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. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Clemson University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Clemson. This makes it the #7 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #14 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 Clemson is $29,446. This is less than $36,374, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,724 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 Clemson University.
Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from Clemson in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson 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 Clemson 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Clemson. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 125 |
| Food Science Technology | 83 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 65 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
| Soil Sciences | 16 |
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