Doctor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
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Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 205 people earned their doctor's degree in botany. This makes it the 81st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in botany at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 205 |
| Master’s Degree | 168 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for botany majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for botany majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in botany. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 85 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for botany students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UF. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Cornell. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Washington State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Wazzu. Of these students, 28% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Davis. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Michigan State. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Virginia Tech.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Purdue.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Ohio State.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UCR. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UW - Madison. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from North Dakota State University.
North Carolina State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from NC State.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UGA. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley.
Mississippi State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Mississippi State. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UIUC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UT Austin.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities.
Iowa State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Iowa State.
Botany Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 97 | |
| 76 | |
| 16 | |
| 12 | |
| 4 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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