# Chadron State College: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

Chadron, NE. IPEDS 180948, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/chadron-state-college/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,558
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,484 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,989 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,964

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,484 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,047 | $43,504 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,090 | $43,690 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,561 | $54,389 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,674 | $63,538 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $16,047 | $69,484 | 4.1 years |

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

## Plant Sciences at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $61,946 | $21,875 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Chadron State College | $53,484 | $15,989 | $12,549 | 50% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $76,400 NE, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported metro, $77,500 NE, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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