by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in plant sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #5 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 5 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 10 |
The following degree levels are offered in plant sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 6 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not yet ranked for plant sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 6 master’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 2 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not yet ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in plant sciences from Purdue-West Lafayette were women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette 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 Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 2 doctoral completions in horticultural science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 17 |