Plant Sciences at Chadron State College
Chadron, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Chadron State College graduates in plant sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chadron State College 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 |
| … | |||||
| 21 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $56,812 | $60,627 | #18 | $42,712 |
| 22 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $56,630 | $51,567 | #32 | $42,861 |
| 23 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,265 | $60,328 | #19 | $48,546 |
| 24 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $53,484 | $55,278 | #29 | $36,558 |
| 25 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $53,270 | $56,699 | #25 | $36,372 |
| 26 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $52,844 | $58,596 | #22 | $46,395 |
| 27 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $52,707 | $50,346 | #35 | $35,216 |
Other Majors at Chadron State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $64,738 | — | #5 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,263 | $43,124 | #857 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,643 | $46,824 | #181 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,495 | $32,454 | #572 of 660 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | $46,183 | $27,129 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,577 | $40,320 | #463 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,030 | $29,464 | #192 of 207 |
| Psychology | $40,919 | — | #948 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chadron State College plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,558 one year after graduating and $53,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chadron State College rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, Chadron State College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at Chadron State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,513.
← All data for Chadron State College · Methodology
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.