We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in plant sciences at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #46 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 46 of 71 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in plant sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 4 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for plant sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 4 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 22 |