Doctor’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
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Education Levels of Botany Majors
In 2020-2021, 212 doctor's degrees were awarded to botany majors. 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 | 307 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 212 |
| Master’s Degree | 158 |
| Basic Certificate | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in botany. About 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 92 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UF. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The botany program at Cornell University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% 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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at Wazzu. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The botany program at University of California - Davis awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The botany program at Michigan State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at 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. The botany program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The botany program at University of California - Riverside awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UW - Madison. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at 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 $9,095 per year. The botany program at North Carolina State University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% 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. The botany program at University of Georgia awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at UC Berkeley. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to botany majors at 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. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The botany program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in botany. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UT Austin. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% 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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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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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