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Plant Sciences bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$72,335Median year-4 earnings

$13,500Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $16,666 federal debt$82,487 2California State University, FresnoFresno · $13,000 federal debt$77,034 3University of California, DavisDavis · Debt not reported$72,335 4California State University, ChicoChico · $15,000 federal debt$68,629 5California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $13,500 federal debt$66,714

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1041Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $109,930
Middle 50% wage range: $77,530–$136,710
State employment: 400
Projected growth: +2.9%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $61,930–$164,800

19-1013Soil and Plant Scientists

State median wage: $91,930
Middle 50% wage range: $73,270–$120,310
State employment: 1,440
Projected growth: +6.7%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,350–$154,830

11-9013Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

State median wage: $109,140
Middle 50% wage range: $96,630–$142,180
State employment: 1,650
Projected growth: -3.4%
Annual openings: 70,800

10th–90th percentile: $73,790–$174,810

25-9021Farm and Home Management Educators

State median wage: $98,770
Middle 50% wage range: $97,030–$108,770
State employment: 40
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $56,400–$108,770

19-4012Agricultural Technicians

State median wage: $60,320
Middle 50% wage range: $46,710–$63,770
State employment: 2,420
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $43,340–$75,230

45-1011First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

State median wage: $56,280
Middle 50% wage range: $45,440–$74,200
State employment: 10,450
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 7,200

10th–90th percentile: $38,900–$91,370

19-1031Conservation Scientists

State median wage: $79,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,310–$104,990
State employment: 2,110
Projected growth: +5.3%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $53,650–$132,060

25-1043Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $61,730
Middle 50% wage range: $48,630–$97,430
State employment: 110
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $37,700–$201,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$82,487	$16,666
2	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$77,034	$13,000
3	University of California, Davis	Davis	$72,335	Not available
4	California State University, Chico	Chico	$68,629	$15,000
5	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$66,714	$13,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Plant Sciences in California

What do Plant Sciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $72,335 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $13,500 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.