Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
A program that focuses on the application of scientific principles to the control of animal, insect and weed infestation of domesticated plant populations and other settings, including agricultural crops; the prevention/reduction of attendant economic loss; and the control of environmental pollution and degradation related to pest infestation and pest control measures. Includes instruction in entomology, applicable animal sciences, plant pathology and physiology, weed science, crop science, and environmental toxicology.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 123
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of scientific principles to the control of animal, insect and weed infestation of domesticated plant populations and other settings, including agricultural crops; the prevention/reduction of attendant economic loss; and the control of environmental pollution and degradation related to pest infestation and pest control measures. Includes instruction in entomology, applicable animal sciences, plant pathology and physiology, weed science, crop science, and environmental toxicology.
Examples of specialized tracks: Pest Management, Extermination.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Soil and plant scientists | $71k | +5.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$56k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$62k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | 0 | 61 | 61 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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