by our College Data Analytics Team
[Plant Sciences](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their plant sciences graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the early-career earnings of their plant sciences graduates.
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Below are the schools whose plant sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Idaho the top school for plant sciences graduate earnings in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Plant Sciences graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of about $55,865 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wyoming produces some of the highest-paid graduates in plant sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Early-career plant sciences graduates from University Of Wyoming make a median of around $53,411 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Utah State University one of the highest-paying schools for plant sciences. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Plant Sciences graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $58,237 a year early in their careers.
Montana State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in plant sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Montana State University is a public school located in the city of Bozeman. After graduating, plant sciences degree recipients from Montana State University typically earn about $46,106 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in plant sciences will find them at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #5. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Plant Sciences graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $36,980 a year early in their careers.
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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