Plant Sciences at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Vermont graduates in plant sciences earn 39% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Vermont 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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| 41 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $45,392 | $49,584 | #37 | $33,311 |
| 42 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $42,034 | $39,310 | #42 | $36,980 |
| 43 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $35,728 | $36,336 | #43 | — |
| 44 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $34,672 | $35,611 | #44 | $33,221 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Vermont plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,221 one year after graduating and $34,672 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Vermont rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, University of Vermont ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at University of Vermont worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% less than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567).
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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.