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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #13 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $33,676. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,564 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 plant sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in plant sciences from UT Knoxville. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 120 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 37 |
| Food Science Technology | 30 |
| Soil Sciences | 30 |
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