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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in botany.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in botany from Oregon State. This makes it the #11 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of botany students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $26,293. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbotany bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Oregon State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in botany from Oregon State. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The botany program at Oregon State awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to 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 Oregon 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 207 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 80 |
| Zoology | 62 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 50 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
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