Below are the key facts about graduate study in plant sciences at Texas A&M University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas A&M University as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #26 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 26 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Texas | 2 of 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for plant sciences at Texas A&M University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 14 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,540 | $24,589 |
| Fees | $24,093 | $24,093 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 86% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas A&M University conferred 6 master’s completions in agricultural and horticultural plant breeding recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Texas A&M University granted 6 master’s completions 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 (50%).
Texas A&M University awarded 2 master’s degrees in horticultural science recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 10 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas A&M University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station 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 | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Texas A&M University conferred 5 doctoral degrees in agricultural and horticultural plant breeding recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Texas A&M University granted 3 doctoral completions in horticultural science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
Texas A&M University conferred 2 doctoral degrees 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 (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in plant sciences.
Texas A&M University is not yet ranked for plant sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in plant sciences from Texas A&M University were women.
The largest share of plant sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Texas A&M University were Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a graduate certificate in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas A&M University conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in agronomy and crop science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Texas A&M University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 22 |
| Certificate Degrees in Plant Sciences | 2 |