Plant Sciences
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$61,102Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Plant Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $61,102. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,567 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,837–$73,901).
Plant Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $63,129 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $60,443 | $11,731 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $46,152 | $11,375 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $44,038 | — |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $43,944 | $13,826 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $43,873 | — |
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$59,351 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$55,856 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$55,773 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$52,029 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
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$40,798 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
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$39,700 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$37,859 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$36,941 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$35,384 - Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's degree
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$33,081
Frequently asked questions
How much do Plant Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?
The median salary is $61,102 and $61,102 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.