by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #4 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 4 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 9 |
The following degree levels are offered in plant sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 76% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 2 |