Plant Sciences at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in plant sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State 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 |
| 11 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $61,587 | $67,277 | #7 | $40,355 |
| 12 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $61,397 | $72,351 | #3 | $49,536 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $61,085 | $63,562 | #11 | $47,910 |
| 14 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $60,997 | $64,161 | #9 | $49,393 |
| 15 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $59,732 | $62,154 | #14 | $48,791 |
| 16 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $59,240 | $56,587 | #26 | $57,915 |
| 17 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $58,960 | $56,118 | #27 | $32,236 |
Other Plant Sciences Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,707 | $116,149 | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,393 one year after graduating and $60,997 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, Iowa State University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,039.
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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.