by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 62 doctor's degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of plant sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality plant sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plant sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in plant sciences.
It is hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in plant sciences. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from Iowa State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in plant sciences needs to look into University of Nebraska - Lincoln. UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in plant sciences needs to look into Kansas State University. K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from Kansas State University
South Dakota State University is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in plant sciences. South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from South Dakota State University
Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in plant sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore the best plant sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 8 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 9 |
| Iowa | 110 | 7 |
| Kansas | 97 | 12 |
| Nebraska | 70 | 14 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 8 |
Plant Sciences is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 33 |
| Plant Science, General | 17 |
| Horticultural Science | 6 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 4 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 44 |
| Food Science Technology | 35 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
| Agricultural Production | 5 |
| Soil Sciences | 5 |
