Overview

Program in Agronomy / Program in Agronomy is located in Lincoln, NE, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	7
Doctoral Degrees	12

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	September 1st	September 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

65

Total Graduate Students

52%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.62%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	3.08%

Gender

Male (75%)

Female (24%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Crop physiology and production, plant breeding and genetics, range and forage management, soil and water science, weed science
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE  68588
United States

Contact Dr. Walter Schacht
Graduate Committee Chair
Phone: 402-472-1560

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