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2027 Best Value Botany/Plant Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,365 Avg Student Debt
$68,457 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Botany/Plant Biology Badge [Botany/Plant Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/botany-plant-biology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong botany/plant biology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value botany/plant biology schools.

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2027 Best Value Botany/Plant Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in botany/plant biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Botany/Plant Biology Schools

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value botany/plant biology schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for botany/plant biology graduates is $17,669. Early-career botany/plant biology graduates make about $58,388. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for botany/plant biology. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for botany/plant biology graduates is $21,792. Botany/plant Biology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in botany/plant biology will find it at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the botany/plant biology program here. Botany/plant Biology graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $33,009 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in botany/plant biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Botany/plant Biology graduates carry a median of $23,969 in student loans. Botany/plant Biology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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A rank of #5 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University one of the best values for botany/plant biology. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical student debt for botany/plant biology graduates is $23,393. Early-career botany/plant biology graduates make about $60,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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