Botany/Plant Biology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
What traits are you looking for in a school for Botany/Plant Biology, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Botany/Plant Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 12 master’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 9 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The Botany/Plant Biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Botany/Plant Biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Below 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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