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Botany/Plant Biology at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Botany/Plant Biology, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Botany/Plant Biology program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Cornell University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).

Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 5 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at Cornell University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 20%.*

Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Among the 6 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Cornell University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 17% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, lower than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Botany/Plant Biology Concentrations at Cornell University

The Botany/Plant Biology program at Cornell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Botany	6
Plant Pathology	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates

Those who complete Botany/Plant Biology program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Botany/Plant Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Biologists	$54,070
Geneticists	$48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.