# Pennsylvania State University: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,329 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,673 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $48,031): +$4,298
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,119

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,329 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 9.6 years |

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

## Plant Sciences at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $52,329 | $23,673 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Delaware Valley University | $48,031 | not reported | $28,278 | 56% |
| Temple University | $35,728 | not reported | $28,198 | 75% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported State College, PA, $61,480 PA, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported State College, PA, $70,550 PA, $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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