by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. 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:
College Factual rates Colorado State University-Fort Collins among the top schools in the country for plant sciences, ranked #43 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 43 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Colorado | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 5 |
Here is each degree level offered in plant sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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 Colorado | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $41,526 a year. This is below $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, plant sciences students accumulate a median of $20,750 in student loans. This is below $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. About 85% of graduates fell into 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 | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 53 bachelor’s completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in plant protection and integrated pest management recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 6 |
