Plant Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in plant sciences earn 0% 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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 |
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| 19 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $57,950 | $58,291 | #23 | $38,397 |
| 20 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $57,950 | $58,291 | #24 | $38,397 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University plant sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,861 one year after graduating and $56,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for plant sciences?
Among 44 colleges reporting earnings for plant sciences graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is plant sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for plant sciences ($56,567), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,955.
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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.