Academic Programs

Why Choose Entomology and Plant Pathology?

A degree in entomology and plant pathology prepares you for a rewarding career with opportunities across many scientific and professional fields. At the University of Arkansas, our department provides a foundation to help you explore these possibilities and shape the path that best fits your interests.

For those inspired by science and innovation, exploring insects and plants and their connections to human and environmental health opens the door to an extraordinary range of research possibilities. These include molecular biology, physiology, biological control, virology, nematology, ecosystem function, community ecology, disease epidemiology, and more. Graduates of our programs pursue careers in agriculture, food safety, human and animal health, government agencies, biotechnology, and other science- and research‑driven industries.

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas is home to the state’s only graduate program in plant pathology. Our program is fully accredited through the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, ensuring a high standard of academic excellence.