by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in botany from Michigan State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in botany from Michigan State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in botany from Michigan State. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 484 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 141 |
| Zoology | 114 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
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