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, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UGA. This makes it the #4 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's plant sciences program at UGA make a median salary of $50,196. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,176.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Georgia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UGA. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 31 plant sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UGA, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 136 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 86 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
| General Agriculture | 14 |
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