by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in botany.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in botany from SIUC. This makes it the #18 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2021, making the school the #32 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The botany program at SIUC awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in botany from SIUC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 59 |
| General Biology | 58 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 24 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
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