Botany/Plant Biology at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at Mississippi State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 botany/plant biology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at Mississippi State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi State University’s Botany/Plant Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Mississippi State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Mississippi State University are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at Mississippi State University
Of the 16 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at Mississippi State University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 6% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, below the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at Mississippi State University
Among the 5 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Mississippi State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 20% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Mississippi State University, above 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 Mississippi State University
The Botany/Plant Biology program at Mississippi State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Those who complete Botany/Plant Biology program at Mississippi State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.