2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
[Plant Sciences](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value plant sciences schools.
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2027 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in plant sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Plant Sciences Schools
Leading the list is Mount Wachusett Community College, our #1 best value for plant sciences in Massachusetts. Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gardner. In-state tuition and fees average $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Students borrow a median of $11,497 to complete the plant sciences program here. Plant Sciences graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College earn a median of $43,883 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Plant Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career plant sciences graduates make about $37,170. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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