2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
[Plant Sciences](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong plant sciences education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value plant sciences schools.
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2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the plant sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Plant Sciences Schools
Leading the list is Mount Wachusett Community College, our #1 best value for plant sciences in the United States. Located in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,160, while out-of-state students pay about $11,080. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College generally make around $43,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeast Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value plant sciences schools. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. Plant Sciences graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $49,481 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State College Of Science earned it the #3 place for plant sciences. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,706 in student loans. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science generally make around $48,989. That is a strong return on a $15,706 median debt.
Capital Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Plant Sciences graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chippewa Valley Technical College earned it the #5 place for plant sciences. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical student debt for plant sciences graduates is $14,234. Plant Sciences graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mitchell Technical Institute came in at #6 for value in plant sciences this year. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. Students from in state pay about $7,524 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,730 to complete the plant sciences program here. Plant Sciences graduates of Mitchell Technical Institute earn a median of $47,686 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,730 median debt.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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