by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 62 master's degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of plant sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality plant sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plant sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Plant Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in plant sciences.
It is hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
Texas Tech University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. OSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in plant sciences needs to look into University of Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Arizona
NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Las Cruces.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A&M Kingsville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from West Texas A&M University
Explore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 53 |
| Arizona | 180 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 5 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 38 |
| Horticultural Science | 13 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 8 |
| Plant Science, General | 2 |
| Range Science & Management | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 90 |
| Animal Science | 90 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 67 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Agricultural Production | 32 |
| International Agriculture | 26 |
| Food Science Technology | 17 |
| Soil Sciences | 11 |
