We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in botany/plant biology at ISU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU highly for botany/plant biology, coming in at #8 out of 19 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 8 of 19 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in botany/plant biology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 2 master’s degrees in botany/plant biology.
ISU has not been ranked for botany/plant biology at the master’s level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in botany/plant biology from ISU identified as men.
The largest share of botany/plant biology master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in botany/plant biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU awarded 1 master’s completion in plant pathology/phytopathology in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
ISU granted 1 master’s completion in plant physiology in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in botany/plant biology.
ISU is a solid choice among schools offering botany/plant biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of botany/plant biology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of botany/plant biology doctoral degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in botany/plant biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU awarded 8 doctoral completions in plant physiology in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (62%).
ISU awarded 3 doctoral degrees in plant pathology/phytopathology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).