Master’s Degrees in Botany/Plant Biology
Education Levels of Botany Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 171 people earned their master's degree in botany. This earns it the #217 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 | 343 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
| Master’s Degree | 171 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Botany Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for botany majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for botany majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in botany. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 93 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of botany master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Botany Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a master’s degree in botany. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Hawaii at Manoa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in botany from UH Manoa. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in botany from Northwestern. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master'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, 11 people received their master's degree in botany from Mississippi State. About 30% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in botany from Michigan State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in botany from NC State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master'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 master's degree in botany from UGA. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in botany from Ohio State. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in botany. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in botany from Purdue. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 5 people received their master's degree in botany from UC Davis. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in botany from Oregon State.
University of Arkansas 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 $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UARK.
University of Wyoming 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 $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.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master'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 $14,768 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida 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 $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, 4 people received their master's degree in botany from UF.
University of California - Riverside is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in botany. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from UCR. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for botany majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in botany from North Dakota State University.
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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 |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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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