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Botany/Plant Biology Master's Degree

Botany/Plant Biology Master’s Degrees

There are 57 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology.

Education Levels of Botany/Plant Biology Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 763 students earned theirBotany/Plant Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Botany/Plant Biology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 3
Bachelor’s Degree 353
Master’s Degree (this page) 181
Doctor’s Degree 226

Earnings of Botany/Plant Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology of $39,154 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,663
4 years $39,154
5 years $38,098

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Botany/Plant Biology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

There are 76 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Botany/Plant Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

The most popular school in the United States for Botany/Plant Biology students seeking a master's degree is Oregon State University. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

University of Vermont comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Washington State University is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH

Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Botany/Plant Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Botany/Plant Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Botany/Plant Biology Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Botany/Plant Biology 538
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 151
Botany/Plant Biology, Other 47
Plant Physiology 15
Plant Molecular Biology 12

Below are some popular majors similar to Botany/Plant Biology that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biology, General 101,585
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 13,820
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 11,175
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 9,295

References

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