by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for plant sciences, ranked #45 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 45 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 9 |
Here is each degree level available for plant sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
MSU 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 Michigan | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
Plant Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $42,268 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 MSU were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU granted 27 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 4 |
