by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of plant sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 165 master's degrees in plant sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of plant sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality plant sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plant sciences students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Plant Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in plant sciences.
It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those plant sciences students who get their master's degree from University of Florida earn $9,767 more than the average plant sciences student.
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North Carolina State University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in plant sciences. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from North Carolina State University
University of Georgia is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in plant sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduating, plant sciences master's recipients typically earn around $54,601 in their early careers.
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Auburn University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in plant sciences. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.
Students who graduate with their master's from the plant sciences program report average early career income of $50,611.
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Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from University of Arkansas
Clemson is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in plant sciences from Clemson University
Explore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 35 |
| Georgia | 190 | 31 |
| Virginia | 182 | 5 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 28 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 16 |
| Alabama | 151 | 43 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 15 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 5 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Plant Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 61 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 35 |
| Horticultural Science | 32 |
| Plant Science, General | 24 |
| Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management | 11 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 144 |
| Animal Science | 143 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 107 |
| General Agriculture | 100 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 97 |
| Other Agriculture | 89 |
| Food Science Technology | 80 |
| Agricultural Production | 77 |
| Soil Sciences | 49 |
