Botany/Plant Biology at University of Georgia
If you plan to study Botany/Plant Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at University of Georgia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of Georgia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Georgia’s Botany/Plant Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Georgia are 35% women (8) and 65% men (15).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia
Of the 4 bachelor’s botany/plant biology graduates at University of Georgia, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at University of Georgia
Of the 4 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at University of Georgia, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of Georgia
Of the 15 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, below 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 Georgia
This Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 14 |
| Plant Pathology | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Students who finish Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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