Best Botany/Plant Biology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$153,308
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,100
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Grad rate: 18.0% |
OH | -$111,672 | $38,469 | $10,263 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Grad rate: 13.1% |
OH | -$111,688 | $38,469 | $10,267 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Grad rate: 20.4% |
OH | -$112,208 | $38,469 | $10,397 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Grad rate: 15.4% |
OH | -$114,124 | $38,469 | $10,876 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Grad rate: 18.2% |
OH | -$114,460 | $38,469 | $10,960 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Ohio University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 65.7% |
OH | -$184,736 | $38,469 | $28,529 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Grad rate: 46.1% |
CA | -$324,268 | $30,669 | $24,412 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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