Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

#1

#1 Best College for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology in the U.S.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

900–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$8,353

Median Starting Salary

$48,015

#2

#2 Best College for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,575

Median Starting Salary

$50,469

#3

#3 Best College for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,216

Median Starting Salary

$54,906

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of plant diseases and plant health, and the development of disease control mechanisms. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and physiology, pathogenesis, molecular plant virology, molecular genetics, bacterial epidemiology, causal agent identification, host/agent interactions, disease resistance and response mechanisms, developing plant disease treatments, disease prevention, and disease physiology and control.

Of the 8 Plant Pathology/Phytopathology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 38% percent and women make up 63% percent of the field of study. Did you know that New Mexico has more students being granted a degree in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology than any other state? In fact, New Mexico awarded 4 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology is $42,090.

Popularity of Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Plant Pathology/Phytopathology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
Less Popular
More Popular

Careers

The highest paying job for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology can prepare you for is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
8
Female Students
5 (62%)
Male Students
3 (37%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen