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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Plant Science, General

17 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master's

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Plant Science, General is the 490th most popular major in the country with 715 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 98 plant science, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in plant science, general. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great plant science, general programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the plant science, general program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree plant sciences students.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Plant Science, General

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, UW has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State also made our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

Full Missouri State Plant Science, General Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, USU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 15 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #3 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clemson University Plant Science, General Report

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#16 in overall quality

Montana State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. Montana State University is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also took the #16 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

University of Idaho ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. University of Idaho is a fairly large public school situated in Moscow, Idaho. It awarded 11 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, U of I has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#5 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. Oregon State is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, Oregon State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oregon State University Plant Science, General Report

#10

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. University of Maryland - College Park is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 1 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took the #4 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 4 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Plant Science, General Report

#12

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s list. SIUC is a fairly large school located in Carbondale, Illinois that handed out 3 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

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#14

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#17 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#12 in overall quality

University of Vermont landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UVM, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326.

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#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#13 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 1 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students list, University of Arizona has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Plant Science, General Report

#17

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#2 in overall quality

University of Connecticut came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s ranking. UCONN is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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