Bachelor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 343 people earned their bachelor's degree in botany. This earns it the #234 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 343 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
| Master’s Degree | 171 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in botany is $33,009. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,861 and the high is $33,726.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for botany students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in botany. About 65.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 119 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 239 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for botany students seekinga bachelor'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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from NC State. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 65% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
The 4th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Humboldt State University. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Humboldt State University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Humboldt State University botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UC Davis. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in botany at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 33,009.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UW - Madison. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in botany at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 33,009.
The 7th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Oregon State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Oregon State University botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
The 7th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Purdue. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
The 9th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UGA. University of Georgia botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Michigan State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in botany at Michigan State University make a median salary of 33,009.
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UVU. Data shows that UVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
The 12th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Miami University - Oxford. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Miami University - Oxford botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
The 12th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UF. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
The 14th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UW Seattle. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
Connecticut College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Conn College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Connecticut College botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
Weber State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from WSU. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
The 14th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maine. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UMaine. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in botany at University of Maine make a median salary of 33,009.
The 18th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in botany at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 33,009.
University of Vermont is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UVM. University of Vermont botany graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,009.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from SIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,009.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to botany that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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