Botany/Plant Biology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Botany/Plant Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 1 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 7 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 Massachusetts-Amherst
The Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Students who finish Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Botany/Plant Biology graduates, 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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