by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12 master's degrees in plant sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of plant sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality plant sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 master's degree.
The plant sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Plant Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in plant sciences.
University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. UVM is a large public university located in the small city of Burlington.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Vermont
It's hard to beat University of Maine if you want to pursue a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Maine
Explore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 2 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 3 |
| Vermont | 91 | 5 |
| Maine | 90 | 2 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Science, General | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 24 |
| Animal Science | 12 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 6 |
| Other Agriculture | 3 |
