by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 134 associate degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
The plant sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality plant sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for plant sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Plant Sciences Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in plant sciences.
It's difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue an associate degree in plant sciences. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in plant sciences from University of Connecticut
It is difficult to beat Ridgewater College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in plant sciences. Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the town of Willmar.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Ridgewater College
It's difficult to beat Southwest Wisconsin Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in plant sciences. Southwest Tech is a small public college located in the rural area of Fennimore.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in plant sciences. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a small public university located in the town of Wooster.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
FVTC is a large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Fox Valley Technical College
Located in the rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Mitchell Technical College
Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Chippewa Valley Technical College
Northeast is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.
After graduation, plant sciences associate recipients typically make about $34,517 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in plant sciences from Northeast Community College
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in plant sciences from Temple University
Located in the town of Cobleskill, SUNY Cobleskill is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in plant sciences from SUNY Cobleskill
View the Best Plant Sciences Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
Plant Sciences is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 62 |
| Horticultural Science | 36 |
| Range Science & Management | 17 |
| Plant Science, General | 10 |
| Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 4,418 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1,544 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,036 |
| Horticulture | 1,026 |
| General Agriculture | 823 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 511 |
| Animal Science | 272 |
| Animal Services | 239 |
| Food Science Technology | 151 |
| Other Agriculture | 75 |
