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2026 Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

7 Colleges in the United States
281 Plant Sciences Degrees Awarded
$46,542 Avg Early-Career Salary

Plant Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for plant sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Plant Sciences in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plant sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Plant Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Texas Tech University this year for plant sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 69 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. More information about a degree in plant sciences from Texas Tech University

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A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for plant sciences. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 49 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $45,163. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $21,654 in student loans. Get the full plant sciences details for Texas A And M University College Station

3

University Of Arizona is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 plant sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plant sciences degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete this degree. Get the full plant sciences details for University Of Arizona

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A rank of #4 makes West Texas A And M University one of the top schools for plant sciences. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. West Texas A And M University awarded about 75 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plant sciences degree from West Texas A And M University earn around $43,515 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. Get the full plant sciences details for West Texas A And M University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plant sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 27 plant sciences degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Plant Sciences graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337. See the full plant sciences program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #6 among the best plant sciences schools. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Texas A And M University Kingsville awarded about 15 plant sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Plant Sciences graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $43,099 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in plant sciences from Texas A And M University Kingsville

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New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best plant sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. About 34 plant sciences degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the plant sciences program make about $41,860 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026. See the full plant sciences program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.

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