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 UF 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, UF came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UF. This makes it the #3 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $32,036. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences students.
Graduates of the master's plant sciences program at UF make a median salary of $62,327. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all plant sciences graduates with a master's is $60,176.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $12,281 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,690.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Florida.
Of the 80 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from UF in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from UF in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 165 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 132 |
| Soil Sciences | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 39 |
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