by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for plant sciences, ranked #64 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 64 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 14 |
The following degree levels are available for plant sciences at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
West Virginia University 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 in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
Plant Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,108 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 57% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
West Virginia University awarded 37 bachelor’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 1 |
