Plant Sciences at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in plant sciences earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University Compares for Plant Sciences
All 44 colleges reporting plant sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $82,487 | $75,058 | #2 | $63,129 |
| 2 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $78,494 | $84,491 | #1 | $58,787 |
| 3 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $77,034 | $70,096 | #4 | $60,443 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $72,335 | $65,820 | #8 | $43,873 |
| 5 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $68,629 | $62,448 | #12 | $43,944 |
| 6 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $66,714 | $60,705 | #17 | $46,152 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $66,513 | $67,624 | #5 | $45,163 |
| 8 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $63,279 | $62,171 | #13 | $45,411 |
| 9 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $62,957 | $67,503 | #6 | $46,627 |
| 10 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $61,946 | $64,024 | #10 | $47,716 |
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| 27 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $52,707 | $50,346 | #35 | $35,216 |
| 28 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $52,652 | $54,875 | #30 | $36,062 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $52,329 | $53,219 | #31 | — |
| 30 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $52,104 | $59,143 | #21 | $39,024 |
| 31 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $51,912 | $45,714 | #41 | $37,170 |
| 32 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $51,696 | $55,477 | #28 | $42,008 |
| 33 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $51,399 | $48,921 | #38 | — |
Other Plant Sciences Credentials at Auburn University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,611 | $69,054 | — |
Other Majors at Auburn University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,024 one year after graduating and $52,104 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, Auburn University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.