by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from WVU. This makes it the #32 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.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,545 a year. This is less than $36,374, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 West Virginia University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from WVU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 plant sciences majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 116 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 45 |
| General Agriculture | 11 |
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