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Plant Sciences at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,163/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)

ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 50 Plant Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Plant Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$504K	$503K	$470K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.6x	9.6x	9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,396

Out-of-state: $161,312 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,696

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,249

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,163/yr, edging above the $42,710 national average for Plant Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

A 9.6x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Plant Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $17,249 in median debt against $45,163 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #29 ranking among 50 Plant Sciences programs places Texas A & M University-College Station in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

With a 63% acceptance rate, Texas A & M University-College Station is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 59,099 students in College Station, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Plant Sciences at Texas A & M University-College Station?

At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Plant Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Plant Sciences at Texas A & M University-College Station?

The 45% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →