# Plant Sciences (bachelor's degree)

CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/plant-sciences

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $56,448 across 44 colleges (middle half $51,399–$61,397); median federal debt $20,500
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Plant Science And Agronomy: median $55,839 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers | 8% | $89,900 | -3.4% |
| Other Agricultural Workers | 7% | not reported | — |
| Agricultural And Food Scientists | 7% | $81,970 | 6.4% |
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 4% | $76,460 | — |
| Landscaping And Groundskeeping Workers | 3% | $39,150 | 4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers | 2% | $58,430 | 4% |
| Pest Control Workers | 2% | $45,250 | 5.5% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $72,335 (5) | — |
| MO | $56,265 (3) | — |
| PA | $48,031 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $82,487
2. California State University-Fresno (CA): $77,034
3. University of California-Davis (CA): $72,335
4. California State University-Chico (CA): $68,629
5. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $66,714
6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $56,630
7. University of Florida (FL): $53,270

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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