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Best Plant Sciences Schools in New York

New York has 2 colleges offering Plant Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 22 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $31,692 on average within two years — 15% below the national average of $37,466. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

2
Schools in NY
$31,692
NY Avg. Earnings
$37,466
National Avg.
62
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Plant Sciences in New York

Public Schools (1)
$26,715
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$36,668
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $9,953 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Plant Sciences Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Cornell University logo

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$36,668
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 8.2%
#2
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill logo

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY · Public

$26,715
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,927
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 83.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Plant Sciences in New York?
Cornell University ranks #1 for Plant Sciences in New York with median graduate earnings of $36,668 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Plant Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Plant Sciences graduates earn in New York?
Plant Sciences graduates in New York earn an average of $31,692 within two years of graduation. This is 15% below the national average of $37,466 for this major.
What is the hardest Plant Sciences school to get into in New York?
Cornell University is the most selective Plant Sciences program in New York with an acceptance rate of 8.2%. The average acceptance rate across Plant Sciences programs in the state is 45.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Plant Sciences in New York?
In New York, private Plant Sciences programs produce average earnings of $36,668 vs $26,715 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884
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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.