by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UPRM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UPRM highly for plant sciences, placing at #66 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 66 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 1 of 1 |
The following degree levels are available for plant sciences at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
UPRM 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.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $33,754 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UPRM, plant sciences students accumulate a median of $9,200 in student loans. This is above $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UPRM granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (88%).
UPRM awarded 13 bachelor’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UPRM awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in plant protection and integrated pest management in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UPRM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 12 |
