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Plant Sciences at North Carolina State University

53 Bachelor's Degrees
28 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
Plant Sciences is one of the majors in the agriculture & agriculture operations program at North Carolina State University.

We'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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Plant Sciences Degrees Available at NC State

NC State Plant Sciences Rankings

NC State is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 65 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Plant Sciences Schools 7
Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 7
Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Plant Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 10

Popularity of Plant Sciences at NC State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Plant Sciences Graduates from NC State Make?

$42,008 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Plant Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $42,008. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Plant Sciences from NC State Cost?

$8,895 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NC State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,535 $29,407
Fees $2,360 $2,360
Books and Supplies $869 $869
On Campus Room and Board $13,719 $13,719
On Campus Other Expenses $3,121 $3,121

Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.

NC State Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The plant sciences program at NC State awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 bachelor's in plant sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does NC State Offer an Online BS in Plant Sciences?

NC State does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.

NC State Plant Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 15 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 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 master's in plant sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Plant Sciences Student Diversity at NC State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at North Carolina State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 276
Agricultural Economics & Business 154
Veterinary Medicine 99
Agricultural Production 51
General Agriculture 34

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