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2024 Best Plant Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in Wisconsin
129 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,645 Avg Early-Career Salary
Plant Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #164 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Plant Sciences Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 129 degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Plant Sciences School

Best Plant Sciences Schools in Wisconsin Your choice of plant sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Plant Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Plant Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Plant Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Plant Sciences
Master's Degrees in Plant Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Plant Sciences

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Plant Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Plant Sciences in Wisconsin

The schools below may not offer all types of plant sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Wisconsin Schools in Plant Sciences

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WI

Any student pursuing a degree in plant sciences has to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 19 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,159 Median Starting Salary
$19,626 Median Student Debt

Every student who is interested in plant sciences has to look into University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Located in the distant town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 29 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Platteville in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, plant sciences degree recipients generally earn about $45,159 in their early careers.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
15.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a good decision for students interested in a degree in plant sciences. UW - River Falls is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of River Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #467 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - River Falls is a great university overall.

There were roughly 32 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $44,131.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WI

Fox Valley Technical College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in plant sciences. Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 18 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WI
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plant sciences. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 7 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WI

CVTC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Eau Claire. A Best Colleges rank of #410 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CVTC is a great college overall.

There were about 4 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Plant Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Plant Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 39
Ohio 314 72
Illinois 304 78
Indiana 294 28

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One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Plant Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Agronomy & Crop Science 80
Horticultural Science 49

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 317
Agricultural Economics & Business 286
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 148
Agricultural Production 125
Food Science Technology 107
Horticulture 89
Agricultural Public Services 81
Agricultural Mechanization 65
Soil Sciences 29
General Agriculture 8

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