by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top 15% of the country for plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $52,809 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, plant sciences students accumulate a median of $21,875 in student loans. This is below $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the plant sciences majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The plant sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 77 |
| Horticultural Science | 3 |
| Range Science and Management | 3 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 77 degrees in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 3 completions in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 3 degrees in range science and management recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.