Plant Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Plant Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $45,095* | — | — | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $63,129* | $64,619 | $16,666 | 0.26 |
| California State University-Fresno | $60,443* | $70,421 | $13,000 | 0.22 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $46,152* | $43,825 | $13,500 | 0.29 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $44,038* | — | — | — |
| California State University-Chico | $43,944* | $61,533 | $15,000 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $42,786* | — | $20,500 | 0.48 |
Other Plant Sciences Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $63,129 | $16,666 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $6,980 | $60,443 | $13,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $7,439 | $46,152 | $13,500 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $7,913 | $44,038 | — |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $8,064 | $43,944 | $15,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of California-Santa Cruz, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.