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Texas Tech University
Department of Plant and Soil Science
Lubbock, TX
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Overview
Texas Tech University / Department of Plant and Soil Science is located in Lubbock, TX, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Plant and soil science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Plant and soil science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Horticulture science |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47
Applied
25
Accepted
20
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | June 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
112
Total Graduate Students
41%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.57% |
| Unknown | 0.89% |
Gender
Male (59%)
Female (40%)
Faculty
38
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 10
Male (26)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Crop protection, crop science, fibers and biopolymers, soil science, horticulture, turf grass science, genetics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,997,247 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 42122
Lubbock, TX 79409-2122
United States
Lubbock, TX 79409-2122
United States
Contact
Dr. Glen Ritchie
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Email: glen.ritchie@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-742-2838
Fax: 806-742-0775
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Email: glen.ritchie@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-742-2838
Fax: 806-742-0775
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