Botany/Plant Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Botany/Plant Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 botany/plant biology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Botany/Plant Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 19 |
Earnings for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Botany/Plant Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,520 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 64% women (27) and 36% men (15).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 20 bachelor’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 10 master’s botany/plant biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 12 doctoral botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison
The Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 32 |
| Plant Pathology | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Botany/Plant Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.