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Associate0% vs national median130 grads tracked

Plant Sciences at Ohio State University (The)

Ranked 2nd of 3 associate programs in Plant Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,840
middle 50%: $26,262 – $44,030
Median · 5 years out
$48,852
middle 50%: $40,602 – $64,996
Median · 10 years out
$69,841
middle 50%: $47,574 – $88,374

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Plant Sciences (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Ohio State University (The)'s associate program in Plant Sciences earn a median $34,840 one year after graduating, rising to $69,841 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $48,852 for this field, ranking 2nd of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,007 total interest

Same major at other universities

Naugatuck Valley Community College
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
$37,774 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Ohio State University (The)

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$187,241 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$168,256 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$163,027 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$161,330 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$147,582 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$142,871 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$139,336 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,127 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$131,379 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's)
$123,938 · 5 yrs out

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