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Plant Sciences in Illinois

Plant Sciences Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in Illinois

1,970 people in the state and 114,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Plant Sciences.

Plant Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Plant Sciences grads earn an average of $72,574. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,396.

Plant Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Plant Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,051 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,060 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,009 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,980 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,975 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,460 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,856 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,070 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,911 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

#7

Triton College

River Grove

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,646 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Plant Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers Plant Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 15% $84,680
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Conservation Scientists 13% $81,436
Park Naturalists 9% $76,516
Agricultural Technicians 8% $44,022
Precision Agriculture Technicians 7% $56,932
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $79,966
Soil and Plant Scientists 4% $59,587
Range Managers 1% $59,935
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803
Animal Scientists -1% $93,823

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Plant Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Animal Science 8,295
Horticulture 4,164
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Food Science Technology 2,269

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