Botany/Plant Biology at University of Florida
If you are interested in studying Botany/Plant Biology, take a look at what University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 botany/plant biology degrees were awarded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Botany/Plant Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Florida are 57% women (24) and 43% men (18).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Among the 13 bachelor’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at University of Florida
Among the 11 master’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 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 University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of Florida
Of the 18 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than 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 Florida
This Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 22 |
| Plant Pathology | 16 |
| Plant Molecular Biology | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Florida 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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