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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,102 a year. This is less than $36,374, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 198 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 176 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 53 |
| Food Science Technology | 38 |
| General Agriculture | 32 |
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