Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

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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 74 Plant Pathology/Phytopathology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 41% percent and women make up 59% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Louisiana has more students being granted a degree in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology than any other state? In fact, Louisiana awarded 8 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.
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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
74
Female Students
44 (59%)
Male Students
30 (40%)
White (41, 55%)
U.S. Nonresident (24, 32%)
Hispanic or Latino (4, 5%)
Asian (2, 3%)
Black or African American (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, 1%)
Two or more races (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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