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Botany/Plant Biology at University of California-Berkeley

Botany/Plant Biology at University of California-Berkeley

What traits are you looking for in a school for Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at University of California-Berkeley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at University of California-Berkeley.

Studying Online at University of California-Berkeley

Distance learning is available at University of California-Berkeley. Among 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of California-Berkeley

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Berkeley’s Botany/Plant Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 7
Best Value California #3 of 4
Best Value Far Western (Region) #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #8 of 19

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 7
Best Value California #3 of 4
Best Value Far Western (Region) #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #8 of 19

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of California-Berkeley, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of California-Berkeley are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).

Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Berkeley

Among the 23 bachelor’s botany/plant biology graduates at University of California-Berkeley, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).

University of California-Berkeley gender breakdown of Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 7
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Botany/Plant Biology majors at University of California-Berkeley

Minority students account for 70% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of California-Berkeley

Of the 5 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of California-Berkeley, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

University of California-Berkeley gender breakdown of Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Botany/Plant Biology majors at University of California-Berkeley

Minority students account for 40% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley, 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 University of California-Berkeley

The Botany/Plant Biology program at University of California-Berkeley includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Botany 28

Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates

Students who finish Botany/Plant Biology program at University of California-Berkeley 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

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