2023 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Plant Sciences School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, plant sciences was ranked #165 in the country. In fact 3,175 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Plant Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Best Plant Sciences Schools
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best school for plant sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
Plant Sciences majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for plant sciences students. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, plant sciences graduates from Iowa State take out $19,690 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $238, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
After completing their degree, plant sciences graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $20,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $155, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMN Crookston is a small public school located in the town of Crookston.
Plant Sciences majors at UMN Crookston take out an average of $20,548 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ridgewater College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best plant sciences programs. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.
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Kansas State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, plant sciences graduates from K -State take out $23,375 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $339.
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Mitchell Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
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Northeast Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Plant Sciences majors at Mizzou take out an average of $17,953 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Explore the best plant sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 142 |
| Minnesota | 62 |
| Kansas | 93 |
| Iowa | 175 |
| Nebraska | 131 |
| North Dakota | 22 |
| South Dakota | 79 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Plant Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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