Plant Sciences at University of Georgia
UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and has a total student population of 39,147.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Plant Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
UGA Plant Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Plant Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Plant Sciences
UGA Plant Sciences Rankings
The plant sciences major at UGA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Plant Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences Student Demographics at UGA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at University of Georgia.
UGA Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in plant sciences at UGA are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 7% more racial-ethnic minorities in its plant sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UGA Plant Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a plant sciences master's degree from UGA, 74% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in plant sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Georgia. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 26 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 20 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 8 |
| Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management | 5 |
Related Majors
- Agricultural Production
- Horticulture
- Soil Sciences
- General Agriculture
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Careers That Plant Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in plant sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for University of Georgia.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 770 | $50,150 |
| Agricultural Sciences Professors | 320 | $116,600 |
| Conservation Scientists | 250 | $69,390 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 190 | $65,820 |
| Forestry & Conservation Science Professors | 120 | $88,570 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Pruddle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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