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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in botany from UGA. This makes it the #8 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2021, making the school the #11 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 University of Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in botany from UGA. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in botany from UGA. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 557 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 91 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 69 |
| Genetics | 55 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 42 |
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