Plant Sciences at University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates in plant sciences earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Crookston 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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| 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 |
| 18 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $58,603 | $60,839 | #16 | $50,115 |
| 19 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $57,950 | $58,291 | #23 | $38,397 |
Other Majors at University of Minnesota-Crookston by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $101,828 | $82,115 | #3 of 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,969 | $58,805 | #40 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $88,319 | $54,656 | #7 of 207 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $80,822 | — | #86 of 166 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,308 | $61,965 | #46 of 275 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,866 | $48,276 | #348 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,921 | $56,627 | #596 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,579 | $44,555 | #325 of 516 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $53,776 | $40,361 | #106 of 156 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,190 | $32,429 | #310 of 610 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $52,651 | $46,845 | #68 of 77 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,610 | $37,453 | #201 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,916 | $42,458 | #550 of 660 |
| Animal Sciences | — | $35,072 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $33,062 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Crookston plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,915 one year after graduating and $59,240 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Crookston rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, University of Minnesota-Crookston ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at University of Minnesota-Crookston worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,763.
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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.