Master’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
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Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 168 people earned their master's degree in botany. This earns it the #217 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in botany at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 301 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 205 |
| Master’s Degree | 168 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for botany majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for botany majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in botany. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 103 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a master’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Hawaii at Manoa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in botany from UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in botany from Northwestern. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in botany from Mississippi State.
Washington State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in botany from Wazzu.
The 5th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in botany from Michigan State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in botany from NC State.
Cornell University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in botany from Cornell. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in botany from UGA. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in botany from Ohio State.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in botany from Purdue. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in botany from UC Davis. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in botany from Oregon State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wyoming is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UW.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities.
The 13th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UIUC.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UF.
University of California - Riverside is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from UCR. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from North Dakota State University.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from OHIO Athens.
Botany Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 78 | |
| 74 | |
| 14 | |
| 2 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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