# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Plant Sciences (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 01.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/plant-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,861
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,630 (U.S. median for this major: $56,448 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,687 (U.S. median $20,500)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Plant Sciences at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $56,630 | $20,687 | $24,953 | 86% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $68,560 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $77,380 VA, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $73,920 VA, $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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