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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Plant Science, General (Income $30-$48k)

17 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 715 people earned their degree in plant science, general, making the major the 490th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 98 plant science, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in plant science, general. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality plant science, general programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the plant science, general program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Plant Science, General (Income $30-$48k)

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #1 spot on the list. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UW did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wyoming Plant Science, General Report

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #2 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 11 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Mizzou has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Maryland - College Park is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885.

Full UMCP Plant Science, General Report

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Moscow, Idaho, and it awarded 11 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of I, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112.

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#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#13 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

SIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Plant Science, General Report

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#2 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 4 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCONN has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Connecticut Plant Science, General Report

#10

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UMass Amherst has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’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 Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Plant Science, General Report

#11

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#12 in overall quality

University of Vermont did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

UVM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326.

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#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 15 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

Full Clemson Plant Science, General Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Plant Science, General Report

#15 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

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#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#5 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Oregon State University is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 7 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121.

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#16

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#17 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UMaine is located in Orono, Maine and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#16 in overall quality

Montana State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 3 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Plant Science, General Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montana State University Plant Science, General Report

Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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