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Plant Sciences at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,221/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 5.9x earnings multiple (2.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #49 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	$441K	$446K	$426K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.8x	5.9x	5.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.5x	2.5x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (2.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of Vermont's Plant Sciences graduates start at $33,221/yr, trailing the $42,710 national average by 22%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Plant Sciences's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #49 of 50 Plant Sciences programs, University of Vermont falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Plant Sciences at University of Vermont?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Plant Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Plant Sciences careers?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $426,385 in decade earnings vs $440,939 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Plant Sciences from University of Vermont?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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