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Plant Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Plant Sciences, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 83 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Plant Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#41 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#41 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$45,313
2 years	$44,666
3 years	$46,433
4 years	$52,809
5 years	$58,512

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Plant Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln take home a median $52,809, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Plant Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $21,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Plant Sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Plant Sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 36% women (30) and 64% men (53).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 50 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 34% were women (17) and 66% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Plant Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower than the national average of 22%.*

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 20 master’s plant sciences degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Plant Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower than the national average of 15%.*

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 12 doctoral plant sciences graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

This Plant Sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agronomy & Crop Science	77
Horticultural Science	3
Range Science & Management	3

Best-Paid Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.