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.
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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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
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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