Plant Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 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 | — |
| 34 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $50,653 | $61,458 | #15 | $45,994 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,170 one year after graduating and $51,912 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.