Botany/Plant Biology at University of California-Davis
If you are interested in studying Botany/Plant Biology, consider the program at University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 botany/plant biology degrees were awarded at University of California-Davis.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Davis
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Botany/Plant Biology Rankings at University of California-Davis
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Davis’s Botany/Plant Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | California | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 19 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | California | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 19 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | California | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 19 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of California-Davis, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Botany/Plant Biology graduates at University of California-Davis are 54% women (20) and 46% men (17).
Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis
Of the 16 bachelor’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Botany/Plant Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Program at University of California-Davis
Among the 3 master’s botany/plant biology degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Botany/Plant Biology master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Botany/Plant Biology Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis
Of the 18 doctoral botany/plant biology graduates at University of California-Davis, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 11% of Botany/Plant Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, lower than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Botany/Plant Biology Concentrations at University of California-Davis
This Botany/Plant Biology program at University of California-Davis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 30 |
| Plant Pathology | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Graduates
Students who finish Botany/Plant Biology program at University of California-Davis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Botany/Plant Biology 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.