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 #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 65% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $40,355. This is less than $42,787, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
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, 62% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 114 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 83 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Soil Sciences | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.