by our College Data Analytics Team
[Plant Sciences](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their plant sciences graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying plant sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose plant sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Iowa State University the top school for plant sciences graduate earnings in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Plant Sciences graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of about $85,118 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in plant sciences will find them at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. After graduating, plant sciences degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $67,257 annually.
University Of Georgia produces some of the highest-paid graduates in plant sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. After graduating, plant sciences degree recipients from University Of Georgia typically earn about $54,601 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in plant sciences will find them at Texas A And M University Kingsville, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. Early-career plant sciences graduates from Texas A And M University Kingsville make a median of around $51,454 per year.
Auburn University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying plant sciences schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Plant Sciences graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $50,611 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries plant sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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