by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Texas A&M College Station ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for plant sciences majors, Texas A&M College Station came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #7 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,469 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,654 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the plant sciences program at Texas A&M College Station is $464 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from Texas A&M College Station in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from Texas A&M College Station. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas A&M College Station are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 573 |
| Animal Science | 298 |
| Agricultural Production | 164 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 85 |
| Horticulture | 57 |
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