Doctor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 213 people earned their doctor's degree in botany. This earns it the #81 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’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 doctor's degree in botany. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UF. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Cornell University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Cornell. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Wazzu.
The 4th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Davis. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Texas A&M College Station.
Michigan State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Michigan State. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Virginia Tech.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Purdue.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Ohio State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UCR. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UW - Madison. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from North Dakota State University.
The 11th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from NC State. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor'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 doctor's degree in botany from UGA. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UC Berkeley. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Mississippi State.
The 16th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UIUC.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UT Austin.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in botany from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to botany that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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