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#1 #1 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 212 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,062 Median Starting Salary $56,364
#2 #2 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,480 Median Starting Salary $48,118
#3 #3 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#4 #4 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,299 Median Starting Salary $51,366
#5 #5 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#6 #6 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#7 #7 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Trade and Industrial Teacher Education, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,131 Median Starting Salary $49,667
#8 #8 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#9 #9 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#10 #10 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Cornell University grants 457 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,455 Median Starting Salary $50,406
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 212 degrees to those...view more	98	60%	6	1,280 – 1,430	$22,062	$56,364
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students...view more	92	76%	13	1,090 – 1,350	$16,480	$48,118
University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	77	96%	4	1,080 – 1,340	$18,237	$53,315
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	75	50%	6	1,220 – 1,470	$12,421	$52,912
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students...view more	75	97%	4	1,070 – 1,290	$13,299	$51,366
Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors...view more	72	65%	5	1,280 – 1,480	$19,052	$47,774
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students...view more	71	90%	4	940 – 1,180	$16,131	$49,667
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more	67	44%	4	1,330 – 1,460	$14,216	$54,906
Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer...view more	58	8%	2	1,480 – 1,560	$26,455	$50,406
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees...view more	58	58%	3	1,310 – 1,480	$22,954	$52,977

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About Botany/Plant Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology.

While Botany/Plant Biology offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Botany/Plant Biology all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Mississippi. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology is $42,090.

Popularity of Botany/Plant Biology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Botany/Plant Biology, include Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Scientists, All Other, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are careers that pay more, like Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Botany/Plant Biology majors is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Botany/Plant Biology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	2,203	29,255	30,679	5%
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists	$91,100	1,518	19,509	20,252	4%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	1,758	19,593	21,257	9%
Soil and Plant Scientists	$68,240	352	4,334	4,561	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Botany/Plant Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

44 (56%)

Male Students

34 (43%)

White (51, 65%)

U.S. Nonresident (16, 21%)

Hispanic or Latino (4, 5%)

Two or more races (4, 5%)

Asian (2, 3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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Botany/Plant Biology

#1 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

60%

6

1,280–1,430

$22,062

$56,364

#2 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

76%

13

1,090–1,350

$16,480

$48,118

#3 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

96%

4

1,080–1,340

$18,237

$53,315

#4 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

97%

4

1,070–1,290

$13,299

$51,366

#5 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

50%

6

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$52,912

#6 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

65%

5

1,280–1,480

$19,052

$47,774

#7 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

90%

4

940–1,180

$16,131

$49,667

#8 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

44%

4

1,330–1,460

$14,216

$54,906

#9 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

58%

3

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$52,977

#10 Best College for Botany/Plant Biology in the U.S.

8%

2

1,480–1,560

$26,455

$50,406

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