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2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,979 Avg Student Debt
$67,707 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Badge [Plant Sciences](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong plant sciences education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for plant sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in plant sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Plant Sciences Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best value for a degree in plant sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for plant sciences graduates is $20,836. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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A rank of #2 makes Pennsylvania Western University one of the best values for plant sciences. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Students borrow a median of $28,263 to complete the plant sciences program here. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $45,448. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for plant sciences graduates is $24,336. Early-career plant sciences graduates make about $39,362. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value plant sciences schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,062 in student loans. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $61,674. Set against $26,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in plant sciences will find it at Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Cobleskill, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,768, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,490 in student loans. Early-career plant sciences graduates make about $31,793. That is a strong return on a $23,490 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #6 for value in plant sciences this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,881 in student loans. Plant Sciences graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $36,362 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,881 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley College placed #7 among the best values for plant sciences. Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Doylestown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,278 to complete the plant sciences program here. Plant Sciences graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of $40,012 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Delaware Valley College admits about 93% of applicants.

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Cornell University earned the #8 position for value in plant sciences this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,990 to complete the plant sciences program here. Plant Sciences graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $32,236 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value plant sciences schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $23,673 to complete the plant sciences program here. Plant Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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