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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with botany programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in botany from Purdue. This makes it the #10 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2021, making the school the #8 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 Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from Purdue in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of botany master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 251 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 44 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 38 |
| Genetics | 37 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
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