# Missouri State University-Springfield: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,173
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,267 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,487 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $56,265): -$8,998
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,181

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,267 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 7.5 years |

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

## Plant Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $62,957 | $17,983 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $56,265 | $15,789 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $47,267 | $18,487 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $66,230 Springfield, MO, $63,130 MO, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $76,080 MO, $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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