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2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

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Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Plant Sciences is the 162nd most popular major in the country with 3,246 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, plant sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $35,854 and had an average of $19,711 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 614 plant sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 48 colleges that offered a degree in plant sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent plant sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the plant sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Plant Sciences (Income $75-$110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 39 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Plant Sciences Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also made our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Read more about Plant Sciences at Iowa State University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fresno. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fresno State is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 5 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581.

Read more about Plant Sciences at Fresno State

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Plant Sciences Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University

#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Cornell has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

Read more about Plant Sciences at Cornell

#7

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Plant Sciences at University of Wyoming

#6 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 25 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Plant Sciences 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 Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

Read more about Plant Sciences at UNL

#9

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#9 in overall quality

South Dakota State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 11 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at South Dakota State

#16 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 15 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #16 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Plant Sciences at University of California - Davis

#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school handed out 20 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 $75-$110k list, K -State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at K -State

#12

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Purdue is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 5 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Plant Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#7 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu also made our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Plant Sciences at Washington State University

#14

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#19 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 18 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Plant Sciences Report

#15

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 18 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Carolina State University Plant Sciences Report

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Mayaguez, is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UPR Mayaguez are $7,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UPR Mayaguez Plant Sciences Report

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#25 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #25 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at Texas Tech University

#17 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s plant sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UIUC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#20

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Plant Sciences Report

#21

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#18 in overall quality

University of Delaware ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UD is a large public school situated in Newark, Delaware. It awarded 8 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at UD

#12 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 5 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree plant sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences 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 Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full UW - Madison Plant Sciences Report

#23

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

University of Idaho landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s plant sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

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.

Read more about Plant Sciences at University of Idaho

#24

Utah State University

Logan, Utah

Utah State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Utah State University is a large public school situated in Logan, Utah. It awarded 6 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Utah State University Plant Sciences Report

With a ranking of #25, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Plant Sciences Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 6 masters’s plant sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Plant Sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia

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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