Bachelor’s Degrees in Botany
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 320 people earned their bachelor's degree in botany. This earns it the #482 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 | 320 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 96 |
| Master’s Degree | 85 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in botany. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 219 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Roughly 42,300 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, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Humboldt State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 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, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UC Davis. About 90% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UW - Madison. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. 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. About 47% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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.
University of Maine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Connecticut College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in botany. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from Conn College. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Vermont. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. 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.
The 18th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UH Manoa. Of these students, 64% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in botany. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in botany from UNL. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Plant Pathology | 13 |
| Other Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
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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