Program Analysis
At $39,024/yr, Plant Sciences graduates from Auburn University land near the $42,710 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
With a 11.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.
The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Plant Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $17,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #23 ranking among 50 Plant Sciences programs places Auburn University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.
A 48% earnings increase from $39,024 to $57,885 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.