by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in plant sciences at K-State. 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:
By College Factual’s measure, K-State highly for plant sciences, placing at #21 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 21 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Kansas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in plant sciences at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University handed out 24 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
K-State is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State 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 | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
K-State granted 16 master’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
K-State granted 8 master’s completions in horticultural science recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kansas State University awarded 17 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
K-State is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at K-State were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
K-State awarded 15 doctoral completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (80%).
K-State granted 2 doctoral completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at K-State. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 56 |