by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in plant sciences at Cornell University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral 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:
College Factual rates Cornell University as a strong choice for plant sciences, placing at #16 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 16 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in New York | 1 of 3 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 8 |
Here is each degree level offered in plant sciences at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 16 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
Cornell 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 the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cornell University conferred 8 master’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Cornell University awarded 1 master’s degree in agricultural and horticultural plant breeding in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Cornell University granted 1 master’s completion in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 15 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cornell University conferred 6 doctoral completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Cornell University granted 5 doctoral completions in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Cornell University awarded 4 doctoral completions in agricultural and horticultural plant breeding recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cornell University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 21 |