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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - River Falls ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW - River Falls was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - River Falls handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - River Falls go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,131 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - River Falls, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,251 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from UW - River Falls in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - River Falls are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 176 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 56 |
| Food Science Technology | 12 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 7 |
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