Doctor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 213 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 | 213 |
| Master’s Degree | 171 |
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 women than men pursue their doctor's degree in botany. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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 44% of this group were women, and 19% 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 $65,204 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. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Wazzu.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Davis. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% 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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,003 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.
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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Virginia Tech.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UCR. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Ohio State.
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.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from NC State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
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 $9,644 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. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UIUC.
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 $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Mississippi State.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UT Austin.
Iowa State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to botany that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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