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2027 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

9 Colleges in the United States
330 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,313 Avg Early-Career Salary

Plant Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for plant sciences students.

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Best Schools for Plant Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plant sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Plant Sciences

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Leading the list is Purdue University Main Campus, our #1 school for plant sciences. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 64 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. See the full plant sciences program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign one of the top schools for plant sciences. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 56 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Plant Sciences graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $45,411 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750. See the full plant sciences program report for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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A rank of #3 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the top schools for plant sciences. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. About 40 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the plant sciences program make about $44,020 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,319. Get the full plant sciences details for Fox Valley Technical College

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plant sciences, ranking #4. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the plant sciences program make about $59,877 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Get the full plant sciences details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong plant sciences program will find one at Chippewa Valley Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded about 14 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $45,531. Typical student debt for the program is $14,234. More information about a degree in plant sciences from Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for plant sciences this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 53 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plant sciences program make about $42,712 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,911. Get the full plant sciences details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #7 position for plant sciences this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the plant sciences program make about $58,659 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Get the full plant sciences details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #8 position for plant sciences this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 15 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plant sciences degree from University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn around $48,791 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,251. Get the full plant sciences details for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #9 position for plant sciences this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 37 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $35,701. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Read more about the plant sciences program at Michigan State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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