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. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz is $29,179. 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 University of California - Santa Cruz.
Of the 18 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Santa Cruz, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 2 |
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