Doctor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
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Education Levels of Botany Majors
In 2020-2021, 212 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 | 212 |
| Master’s Degree | 158 |
| 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 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 92 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UF. Of these students, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at Cornell. Of these students, 64% 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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Wazzu. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at Michigan State. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UCR. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The botany program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% 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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at NC State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UGA.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Mississippi State University 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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Mississippi State.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UIUC. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The botany program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The botany program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The botany program at Iowa State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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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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