by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,527 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 Michigan State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Michigan State. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from Michigan State. About 33% were men and 67% were 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 Michigan State University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 189 |
| Food Science Technology | 108 |
| Agricultural Production | 62 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Horticulture | 33 |
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