Plant Sciences at University of Arkansas
If you plan to study Plant Sciences, consider the program at University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas
Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Plant Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 71 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 71 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas are 38% women (13) and 62% men (21).
Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas
Among the 9 bachelor’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Arkansas
Of the 16 master’s plant sciences graduates at University of Arkansas, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Arkansas
Of the 9 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas, higher 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 University of Arkansas
This Plant Sciences program at University of Arkansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Plant Sciences | 7 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 21 |
| Horticultural Science | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at University of Arkansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Plant Sciences majors, 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.