2027 Best Value Plant Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Plant Genetics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/genetics/plant-genetics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for plant genetics students.
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2027 Best Value Plant Genetics Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in plant genetics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Plant Genetics Schools
Leading the list is Purdue University Main Campus, our #1 best value for plant genetics in the United States. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Plant Genetics graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Early-career plant genetics graduates make about $39,052. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value plant genetics schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for plant genetics graduates is $20,000. Plant Genetics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $38,388 early in their careers. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan State University earned it the #3 place for plant genetics. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for plant genetics graduates is $25,125. Soon after graduation, plant genetics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $26,713. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Other Plant Genetics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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