Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best plant pathology/phytopathology schools.
Choosing a Great Plant Pathology/Phytopathology School
The plant pathology/phytopathology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology in the United States
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 pathology/phytopathology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plant pathology/phytopathology. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 13 plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plant pathology/phytopathology program make about $60,004 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong plant pathology/phytopathology program will find one at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 13 plant pathology/phytopathology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plant pathology/phytopathology degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans.
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North Dakota State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plant pathology/phytopathology, ranking #3. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 13 plant pathology/phytopathology degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their plant pathology/phytopathology degree from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn around $54,076 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,153.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plant pathology/phytopathology, ranking #4. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 13 plant pathology/phytopathology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their plant pathology/phytopathology degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813.
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Related Rankings by Major
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 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).
