Here is an overview of this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Columbia among the top schools in the country for plant sciences, coming in at #19 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 19 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in plant sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $49,601 a year. This is below $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,983 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 9 |