# University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

River Falls, WI. IPEDS 240471, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,791
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,732 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,251 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,284

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,732 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,472 | $36,768 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $39,121 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $10,796 | $46,855 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,578 | $71,949 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,234 | $79,136 | 3.6 years |

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

## Plant Sciences at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $61,085 | $19,125 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $59,732 | $22,251 | $14,054 | 57% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $75,090 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $79,540 WI, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $79,610 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $66,200 WI, $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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