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, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #28 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from UMCP in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The plant sciences program at UMCP awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 70 |
| Food Science Technology | 50 |
| General Agriculture | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 36 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 2 |
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