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Best Plant Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 4 colleges offering Plant Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 68 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $39,651 on average within two years — 6% above the national average of $37,466, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

4
Schools in PA
$39,651
PA Avg. Earnings
$37,466
National Avg.
62
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Plant Sciences in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (3)
$44,091
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$30,771
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Pennsylvania produce comparable or higher early earnings for Plant Sciences graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Plant Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$44,091
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,546
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 54.2%
#2
Delaware Valley University logo

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Private

$30,771
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 92.5%
#3
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

Mont Alto, PA · Public

$44,091
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,546
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 90.3%
#4
Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,249
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 82.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Plant Sciences in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Plant Sciences in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $44,091 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Plant Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Plant Sciences graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Plant Sciences graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $39,651 within two years of graduation. This is 6% above the national average of $37,466 for this major.
What is the hardest Plant Sciences school to get into in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is the most selective Plant Sciences program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 54.2%. The average acceptance rate across Plant Sciences programs in the state is 80.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Plant Sciences in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Plant Sciences programs produce average earnings of $30,771 vs $44,091 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105
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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.