by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in plant sciences at NC State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University as a strong choice for plant sciences, placing at #23 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 23 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for plant sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 26 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
NC State University 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 North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State University granted 13 master’s degrees in agronomy and crop science recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
NC State University granted 13 master’s completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 5 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
NC State University is not currently ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University granted 3 doctoral degrees in agronomy and crop science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
NC State University conferred 2 doctoral completions in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in plant sciences.
NC State University has not been ranked for plant sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of plant sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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 | 1 |
NC State University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 62 |
| Certificate Degrees in Plant Sciences | 5 |