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2025 Best Plant Sciences Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
65 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,333 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, plant sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #164 out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 65 degrees in plant sciences annually.

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Plant Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Plant Sciences
Master's Degrees in Plant Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Plant Sciences

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Plant Sciences Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Plant Sciences in Tennessee

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plant sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Tennessee Schools in Plant Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
23.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in plant sciences needs to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

Students who receive their degree from the plant sciences program earn around $40,355 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in plant sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,716 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in plant sciences needs to take a look at Middle Tennessee State University. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $37,716.

More information about a degree in plant sciences from Middle Tennessee State University

Best Plant Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 65
Florida 282 140
North Carolina 279 101
Virginia 274 60
South Carolina 248 38
Kentucky 244 23
Louisiana 242 18
Mississippi 234 37
Arkansas 234 43
Alabama 233 106
West Virginia 207 26

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One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Plant Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Plant Science, General 54
Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management 11

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Agriculture 252
Veterinary Medicine 207
Animal Science 158
Agricultural Economics & Business 141
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 110
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 45
Agricultural Public Services 42
Food Science Technology 37
Soil Sciences 31
Agricultural Production 8

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