Here is an overview of this program at Cornell University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University as a strong choice for plant sciences, placing at #13 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 13 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in New York | 1 of 3 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 6 |
Here is each degree level offered in plant sciences at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University earn a median of $40,438 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cornell University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,990 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 15 |