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. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UW. This makes it the #17 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #35 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 Wyoming.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The plant sciences program at UW awarded 13 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 70 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 55 |
| Agricultural Production | 10 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 8 |
| Soil Sciences | 2 |
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