by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in plant sciences at Auburn University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Auburn University as a strong choice for plant sciences, coming in at #40 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 40 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Alabama | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 14 |
Here is each degree level offered in plant sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University awarded 55 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Auburn University awarded 12 master’s degrees in horticultural science recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (58%).
During the most recent reporting year, Auburn University handed out 12 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
Auburn University has not been ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Auburn University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in plant sciences.
Auburn University is not currently ranked for plant sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in plant sciences from Auburn University identified as men.
The largest share of plant sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a graduate certificate in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn University awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Auburn University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 19 |