by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #44 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 44 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in plant sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, plant sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 4 |