2023 Best Value Plant Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Plant Sciences Associate Degree 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.
The Best Value Plant Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for plant sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Plant Sciences
Our analysis found Northeast Community College to be the best value school for plant sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast are $5,010 per year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ridgewater College is a great value for plant sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ridgewater College are $5,914 per year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mitchell Technical College is a great value for plant sciences students working on their associate degree. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mitchell Tech are $7,524 per year.
Request InformationBest Plant Sciences Colleges by State
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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Plant Sciences Related Majors for 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 3 schools only.
- 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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