# Cornell University: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,236
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,960 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,990 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,512

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,960 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 8.4 years |

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

## Plant Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $58,960 | $15,990 | $28,690 | 95% |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | $51,399 | not reported | $18,701 | 42% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $76,990 NY, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $77,800 NY, $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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