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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Colorado State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,363 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,750 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 Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to 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 Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from Colorado State in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 93 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 92 |
| Animal Services | 61 |
| Food Science Technology | 33 |
| Soil Sciences | 24 |
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