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Botany/Plant Biology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 27 students earned their Botany degrees in IL.

In this state, Botany/Plant Biology is the 153rd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Botany/Plant Biology Majors in Illinois

Botany majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a botany major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of botany majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Botany/Plant Biology Grads in Illinois

There are 5,070 people in the state and 154,670 people in the nation working in botany jobs.

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Wages for Botany/Plant Biology Jobs in Illinois

Botany grads earn an average of $84,180 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer botany degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

Botany/Plant Biology Careers in IL

Some of the careers botany majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to botany.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51

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