by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 104 degrees and certificates in Plant Sciences, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 50% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Plant Sciences, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,321 one year after completing, rising to $60,119 after four years.
A degree in Plant Sciences, Other explores Plant Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Plant Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., plant sciences, other draws strong interest, with 104 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award plant sciences, other degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 46.
By level, the 104 awards include 1 bachelor’s degrees, 52 master’s degrees and 51 doctorates.
Women earned 52% of plant sciences, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (54 of 104). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (48) and Hispanic or Latino (6), and international students earned 43.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Plant Sciences, Other Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks plant sciences, other schools within 2 states. In all, 7 colleges offer plant sciences, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Plant Sciences, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common plant sciences, other credential is the master’s degree: 52 of the 104 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to plant sciences, other call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Learning, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a plant sciences, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 52 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 51 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to plant sciences, other, at 41.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 41.9% |
| Master’s degree | 19.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 18.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
| First professional degree | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Plant Sciences, Other, with an average median salary of $63,245; the strongest outlook belongs to Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 4.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Viticulture Teacher, Horticulture Manager, Agronomy Instructor and Agricultural Engineering Technology Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to plant sciences, other, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
Plant Sciences, Other graduates earn a median $45,321 one year after completing their program, $60,119 after four years and $56,395 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,321 |
| 4 years | $60,119 |
| 5 years | $56,395 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to plant sciences, other, with a median salary of $66,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
Plant Sciences, Other has 6 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 3,406 degrees a year; the largest are Agronomy and Crop Science (1,387), Horticultural Science (883) and Plant Sciences, General (758). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1,387 |
| Horticultural Science | 883 |
| Plant Sciences, General | 758 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 199 |
| Range Science and Management | 137 |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding | 42 |
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