U.S. median for this major: $56,448.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,713. College Scorecard.
University of Missouri-Columbia Plant Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Plant Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Missouri-Columbia's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (56% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Plant Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,957) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $27,519 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Plant Sciences at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Plant Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $62,957 | $17,983 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 2 | Southeast Missouri State University | $56,265 | $15,789 | $15,882 | 58% |
| 3 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $47,267 | $18,487 | $17,613 | 58% |
2 more Missouri colleges offer Plant Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Plant Sciences graduates
Conservation Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Soil and Plant Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Missouri-Columbia, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Missouri-Columbia
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,403
- Full cost breakdown · all 87 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Missouri-Columbia
- Animal Sciences$47,983
- Agricultural Business$82,831
- Agriculture$49,480
- Food Science and Technology—
University of Missouri-Columbia Plant Sciences questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia Plant Sciences graduates earn?
Plant Sciences graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median $62,957 four years after graduating and $46,627 one year after. The U.S. median for Plant Sciences graduates across 44 colleges is $56,448.
How much debt do University of Missouri-Columbia Plant Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Plant Sciences graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia is $17,983, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,500.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia a good school for Plant Sciences in Missouri?
On pay, Plant Sciences graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia earn $62,957 four years out, $6,692 above the median for the same major across 3 Missouri colleges ($56,265) and $6,509 above the U.S. median ($56,448). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for Plant Sciences in Missouri?
Of 3 Missouri colleges reporting Plant Sciences graduate earnings, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Plant Sciences graduates get?
A common career is conservation scientists, with a median wage of $63,130 in Missouri and $73,010 nationally. Others include soil and plant scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Missouri-Columbia Plant Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/plant-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).