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2023 Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, botany/plant biology was ranked #197 in the country. In fact 371 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for botany majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Botany/Plant Biology

Our analysis found North Carolina State University to be the best school for botany/plant biology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

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#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas is a great place for botany/plant biology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for botany/plant biology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #7 on this year’s Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree botany/plant biology programs. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

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Best Botany/Plant Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best botany/plant biology schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 10
Florida 27
Georgia 14
North Carolina 15
Kentucky 6
Louisiana 3
Mississippi 17
Arkansas 5

One of 14 majors within the area of study, botany/plant biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Botany

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 8,920
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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