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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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NC State was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for plant sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from NC State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,111 a year. This is higher than $36,374, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,156 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 North Carolina State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from NC State. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The plant sciences program at NC State awarded 28 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina 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 | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 225 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 172 |
| Agricultural Production | 47 |
| General Agriculture | 46 |
| Food Science Technology | 44 |
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