Best Plant Sciences Schools in Illinois
Illinois has 2 colleges offering Plant Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 34 recent graduates. Graduates in Illinois earn $35,238 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $37,466. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
2
Schools in IL
$35,238
IL Avg. Earnings
$37,466
National Avg.
62
Schools Nationally
Plant Sciences Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings
#1
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public
$35,060
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,300
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 43.7%
#2
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public
$35,416
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 90.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Plant Sciences in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #1 for Plant Sciences in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $35,060 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Plant Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Plant Sciences graduates earn in Illinois?
Plant Sciences graduates in Illinois earn an average of $35,238 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $37,466 for this major.
What is the hardest Plant Sciences school to get into in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the most selective Plant Sciences program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 43.7%. The average acceptance rate across Plant Sciences programs in the state is 67.1%.
Other Popular Majors in Illinois
Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.