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2024 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges in the Plains States Region
713 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,702 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, plant sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #164 out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 713 degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Plant Sciences School

Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of plant sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Plant Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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 the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Plant Sciences in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plant sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Plant Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,755 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in plant sciences. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 172 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the plant sciences degree program at Iowa State University earn $15,053 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$45,313 Median Starting Salary

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plant sciences. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year. Those plant sciences students who get their degree from University of Nebraska - Lincoln receive $2,611 more than the average plant sciences graduate.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

South Dakota State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in plant sciences. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means South Dakota State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 66 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the plant sciences major at South Dakota State University get $7,511 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,883 Median Starting Salary

Kansas State University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 93 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the plant sciences program earn around $42,883 in the first couple years of their career.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$59,359 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 22 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the plant sciences major at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make $16,657 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$29,431 Median Starting Salary

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 46 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program report average early career earnings of $29,431.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$37,618 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 40 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program report average early career wages of $37,618.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$49,078 Median Starting Salary
$20,548 Median Student Debt

Located in the distant town of Crookston, UMN Crookston is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 12 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Crookston in the most recent data year. Plant Sciences degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Crookston earn a boost of approximately $6,376 over the typical income of plant sciences majors.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SD

Mitchell Tech is a small public college located in the rural area of Mitchell. This college ranks 7th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 13 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
20.4% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State 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 income of $26,180.

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Best Plant Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 62
Missouri 283 142
Kansas 266 90
Iowa 264 169
Nebraska 238 129
North Dakota 210 22
South Dakota 204 78

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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 361
Horticultural Science 149
Plant Science, General 138
Range Science & Management 48
Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding 15
Plant Sciences, Other 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business 1,984
Animal Science 1,109
Agricultural Production 443
General Agriculture 418
Food Science Technology 364
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 358
Agricultural Mechanization 340
Horticulture 206
Food Processing 103
Veterinary Administrative Services 64

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