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2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

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$28,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 174 people earned their degree in plant pathology/phytopathology, making the major the 837th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 98 plant pathology/phytopathology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in plant pathology/phytopathology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great plant pathology/phytopathology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the plant pathology/phytopathology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology (Income $0-$30k)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

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#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UMN Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 4 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology students in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #13 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. UC Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Davis has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

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#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#8 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wazzu has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

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#7 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 6 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#10 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Iowa State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 5 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, OSU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Report

#18 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Report

#18

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree plant pathology/phytopathology students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#19

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

Full K -State Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Report

#21 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #20 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Report

#22

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s plant pathology/phytopathology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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