2026 Best Plant Sciences Schools in Nebraska

Plant Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their plant sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for plant sciences students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Plant Sciences Schools in Nebraska

Best Schools for Plant Sciences in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall plant sciences education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Plant Sciences

1

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

83 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded

$47,716 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plant sciences. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 83 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Plant Sciences graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $47,716 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in plant sciences from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

2

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded

$36,558 Median Starting Salary

Chadron State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plant sciences, ranking #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Chadron. About 50% of students finish within six years. Chadron State College awarded about 24 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Plant Sciences graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $36,558 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,989 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in plant sciences from Chadron State College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.