Master’s Degrees in Botany
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 85 people earned their master's degree in botany. This earns it the #585 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 | 320 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 96 |
| Master’s Degree | 85 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Master’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 master's degree in botany. About 57.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Mississippi State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in botany from Mississippi State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. 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 master's degree in botany from UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in botany from Purdue. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UIUC. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wyoming is the 5th 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 $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UW.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from NC State.
University of California - Riverside is the 9th 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from UCR. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from Michigan State.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 9th 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 $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, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from SIUC.
The 13th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in botany from University of Oklahoma.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in botany from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis is the 13th 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in botany from UC Davis. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in botany from ASU - Tempe.
University of California - Berkeley 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in botany from UC Berkeley.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to botany that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Pathology | 59 |
| Other Botany/Plant Biology | 25 |
| Plant Physiology | 2 |
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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