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2024 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges in the Plains States Region
683 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. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 683 degrees in plant sciences during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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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
132 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,755 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country 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 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 132 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the plant sciences program at Iowa State University get $15,053 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 95 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 earn $2,611 more than the typical plant sciences grad.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$50,213 Median Starting Salary

South Dakota State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing 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 roughly 50 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 program at South Dakota State University make $7,511 above the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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

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

There were approximately 75 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the plant sciences program make an average of $42,883 in the first couple years of their career.

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5

Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly 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 29.000000000000004 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the plant sciences major at North Dakota State University - Main Campus get $16,657 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 52 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 state that they receive average early career earnings of $29,431.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
13.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly 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 46 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program report average early career income of $37,618.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7.7% Growth in Graduates
$49,078 Median Starting Salary

Located in the 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 13 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Crookston in the most recent year we have data available. Plant Sciences degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Crookston get an earnings boost of approximately $6,376 above the typical earnings 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 about 8 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
57 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were about 57 plant sciences students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the plant sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,180.

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Best Plant Sciences Colleges by State

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota28462
Missouri283142
Kansas26690
Iowa264169
Nebraska238129
North Dakota21022
South Dakota20478

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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

MajorAnnual Graduates
Agronomy & Crop Science326
Plant Science, General145
Horticultural Science145
Range Science & Management53
Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding6
Plant Sciences, Other6
Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management2

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business1,971
Animal Science1,189
Veterinary Medicine474
Agricultural Production466
General Agriculture424
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians405
Food Science Technology312
Agricultural Mechanization292
Horticulture234
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences175

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