Plant Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Northwest Missouri State University · Maryville, MO

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$47,170Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,837Median earnings 3 years after
$59,315Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Plant Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $47,170 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,567 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,837–$73,901). Median debt is $21,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Plant Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$48,546$17,355
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$46,627$17,924
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$36,173$16,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Plant Sciences graduates from Northwest Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $47,170 one year after graduation and $59,315 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.