We'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 U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from U of I. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,655 a year. 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 Idaho.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from U of I in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in plant sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Animal Science | 46 |
Agricultural Economics & Business | 24 |
Agricultural Public Services | 10 |
Food Science Technology | 8 |
Agricultural Mechanization | 4 |
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