Botany at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying Botany, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 botany degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Botany graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Botany graduates at Michigan State University are 65% women (11) and 35% men (6).
Botany Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 7 bachelor’s botany degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
Botany Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 1 master’s botany degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Botany master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, above the national average of 20%.*
Botany Doctoral Program at Michigan State University
Among the 9 doctoral botany degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Botany Graduates
Students who finish Botany program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Botany majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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