by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Plant Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 129 master's degrees in plant sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The plant sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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 Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in plant sciences.
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames.
Plant Sciences master's degree recipients from Iowa State University earn a boost of about $5,686 over the average earnings of plant sciences majors.
More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Iowa State University
It's difficult to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Kansas State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Kansas State University
South Dakota State University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from South Dakota State University
Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the plant sciences program report average early career income of $59,359.
More information about a master’s in plant sciences from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Missouri State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
Explore the best plant sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 16 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 8 |
| Iowa | 154 | 44 |
| Kansas | 149 | 17 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 20 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 11 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 13 |
Plant Sciences is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 75 |
| Plant Science, General | 21 |
| Horticultural Science | 19 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 11 |
| Range Science & Management | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 66 |
| Food Science Technology | 65 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 56 |
| General Agriculture | 29 |
| Soil Sciences | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 7 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 4 |
| International Agriculture | 1 |
