by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #25 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 25 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 12 |
The following degree levels are available for plant sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
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 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 46 bachelor’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 2 bachelor’s completions in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in range science and management recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Plant Sciences | 1 |
