Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 57 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Botany/Plant Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Botany/Plant Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 763 degrees were awarded toBotany/Plant Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Botany/Plant Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 353 |
| Master’s Degree | 181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Botany/Plant Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology of $39,154 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,663 |
| 4 years | $39,154 |
| 5 years | $38,098 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Botany/Plant Biology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Botany/Plant Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 69.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 7.6% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Botany/Plant Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Botany/Plant Biology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Botany/Plant Biology | 538 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 151 |
| Botany/Plant Biology, Other | 47 |
| Plant Physiology | 15 |
| Plant Molecular Biology | 12 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Botany/Plant Biology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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