by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for plant sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plant sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
The plant sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Plant Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in plant sciences.
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.
After graduation, plant sciences bachelor's recipients generally make about $35,216 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in plant sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Minnesota - Crookston is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in plant sciences. Located in the distant town of Crookston, UMN Crookston is a public university with a small student population.
Plant Sciences bachelor's degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Crookston get an earnings boost of around $11,350 over the typical earnings of plant sciences majors.
More information about a bachelor’s in plant sciences from University of Minnesota - CrookstonExplore all the Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 118 |
| Iowa | 197 | 117 |
| Kansas | 184 | 61 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 82 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 7 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 44 |
Plant Sciences is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Science, General | 43 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 6 |
| Horticultural Science | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 102 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 73 |
| Food Science Technology | 21 |
| Agricultural Production | 18 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 5 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 4 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 3 |
| Horticulture | 2 |
