by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Clemson University highly for plant sciences, coming in at #29 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 29 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 14 |
The following degree levels are available for plant sciences at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Clemson University report a median salary of $42,933 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,724 in student loans. This is lower than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. Roughly 83% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Clemson University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Clemson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 5 |
