by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for botany majors, Northwestern came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in botany from Northwestern. This makes it the #2 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of botany master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 127 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 126 |
| Biotechnology | 35 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 23 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
