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Cheapest Plant Sciences Colleges in Texas

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Texas A&M-Kingsville offers Plant Sciences students the state's lowest net cost at $10,204, nearly half the price of comparable programs at Texas A&M-College Station ($20,924). This significant savings matters in a state where agriculture contributes $25 billion annually to the economy and employs over 2.6 million Texans across farming, ranching, and agribusiness sectors. Seven public universities provide affordable pathways into plant science careers, with graduation rates spanning from 45.60% to 83.80% depending on institutional resources and student support systems.
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Programs
$10,204 – $20,924
Net Price Range
$44,240
Avg. Program Earnings
57.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Plant Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,204 $9,892 45.6% 96.6%
2 $15,152 $10,600 51.7% 89.5%
3 $16,025 $9,228 55.1% 84.6%
4 $20,071 $11,852 67.5% 67.3%
5 $20,261 $7,878 51.2% 87.1%
6 $20,841 $9,101 47.3% 91.6%
7 $20,924 $13,099 83.8% 62.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,720 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive Plant Sciences programs in Texas?

Texas A&M-Kingsville's $10,204 net cost reflects its regional focus and lower operational expenses compared to Texas A&M-College Station's $20,924. The College Station campus offers more research opportunities and facilities, which increases costs but also drives its 83.80% graduation rate compared to Kingsville's 45.60%.

How do Plant Sciences graduates' earnings compare across these Texas programs?

Available data shows West Texas A&M graduates earning $48,432 while Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates start at $40,048. This $8,384 difference often reflects regional job markets and specialization areas within plant sciences.

Is the 96.55% acceptance rate at Texas A&M-Kingsville typical for these programs?

Most Texas Plant Sciences programs maintain high acceptance rates, ranging from 62.65% at Texas A&M-College Station to 96.55% at Kingsville. These accessible admission standards reflect the growing demand for agricultural professionals in Texas's $25 billion agriculture industry.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.