Botany/Plant Biology at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Botany/Plant Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 19 |
Earnings for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’s Botany/Plant Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 4 years | $38,469 |
| 5 years | $35,390 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Botany/Plant Biology graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $38,469, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 50% women (10) and 50% men (10).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 12 bachelor’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 4 master’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 4 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 Ohio University-Main Campus
This Botany/Plant Biology program at Ohio University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Those who complete Botany/Plant Biology program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Botany/Plant Biology majors, 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.