by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for plant sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.
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Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plant sciences students working on their bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in plant sciences.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the plant sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $25,146.
More information about a bachelor’s in plant sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
It is difficult to beat University of Vermont if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. UVM is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Burlington.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the plant sciences program make around $23,690 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in plant sciences from University of VermontExplore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 238 | 20 |
| Connecticut | 183 | 0 |
| Vermont | 155 | 11 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticultural Science | 12 |
| Plant Science, General | 11 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 330 |
| Agricultural Production | 119 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 48 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 45 |
| Food Science Technology | 30 |
| Horticulture | 26 |
| Animal Services | 21 |
| General Agriculture | 13 |
