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, 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 #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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Of the 3 plant sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from UK in 2022 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, 100% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 69 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 57 |
| Animal Science | 52 |
| Agricultural Production | 39 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.