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. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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UNL was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for plant sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from UNL. This makes it the #9 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #4 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 UNL is $47,716. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,787 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $28,579 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,330.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNL plant sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in plant sciences from UNL in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 121 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 102 |
| Other Agriculture | 81 |
| Food Science Technology | 48 |
| General Agriculture | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.