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Plant Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

What traits are you looking for in a school for Plant Sciences, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Get started with the following essential facts.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 plant sciences graduations were recorded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Plant Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 2
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#51 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 2
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#51 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Plant Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,676
2 years	$23,649
3 years	$25,633
4 years	$34,281
5 years	$43,215

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Plant Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $34,281, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Plant Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $22,564.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Plant Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.

Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 37% women (20) and 63% men (34).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 31 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 35% were women (11) and 65% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 3% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 22%.*

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 11 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 12 doctoral plant sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 8% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 10%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Plant Sciences Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

This Plant Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Plant Sciences	42
Plant Protection/Pest Management	12

Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Plant Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Plant Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Range Managers	$59,935
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.