Plant Sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates in plant sciences earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,129 one year after graduating and $82,487 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.