Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.3% of Botany/Plant Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Botany/Plant Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 763 students earned theirBotany/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 | 353 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 226 |
Earnings of Botany/Plant Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology of $39,154 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Botany/Plant Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 52.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 45 | 25.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Botany/Plant Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Botany/Plant Biology students seeking a master's degree is Oregon State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 42 master'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 is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Botany/Plant Biology Focus Areas
| 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 master’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
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