Botany/Plant Biology at Purdue University-Main Campus
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Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 botany/plant biology graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Botany/Plant Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 16 bachelor’s botany/plant biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 11 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 18% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 5 doctoral botany/plant biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| 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 Purdue University-Main Campus
This Botany/Plant Biology program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Those who complete Botany/Plant Biology program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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