Botany/Plant Biology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
What traits are you looking for in a school for Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 botany/plant biology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online Class Availability at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Many students take online classes at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Botany/Plant Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 19 |
Earnings for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Botany/Plant Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,699 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Botany/Plant Biology graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Botany/Plant Biology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 62% women (26) and 38% men (16).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 28 bachelor’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 68% were women (19) and 32% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 7 master’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 6 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh
This Botany/Plant Biology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 34 |
| Plant Pathology | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Those who complete Botany/Plant Biology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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