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Plant Sciences at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Plant Sciences, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 plant sciences degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Kentucky

Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Plant Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 71

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky are 30% women (7) and 70% men (16).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 11 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at University of Kentucky, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Unknown	1

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 4 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 8 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	6

*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 Kentucky

The Plant Sciences program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Horticultural Science	11
Other Plant Sciences	12

Top-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Plant Sciences program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.