We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UK. This makes it the #38 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in plant sciences from UK. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 8 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Plant Sciences from UK in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in plant sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Agricultural Production | 75 |
Animal Science | 63 |
Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
Food Science Technology | 51 |
Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
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