by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 64 degrees and certificates in Other Botany/Plant Biology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 31% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Botany/Plant Biology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $32,082 one year after completing, rising to $52,330 after four years.
A degree in Other Botany/Plant Biology involves the study of Botany/plant Biology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Botany/plant Biology Not Listed Above. Examples: [Phycology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other botany/plant biology is a widely-pursued major, with 64 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award other botany/plant biology degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 19.
By level, the 64 awards include 6 certificates, 6 associate degrees, 12 bachelor’s degrees, 20 master’s degrees and 20 doctorates.
Women earned 73% of other botany/plant biology degrees and certificates in the latest year (47 of 64). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (50) and multiracial (4), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Botany/Plant Biology Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other botany/plant biology schools within 1 state. In all, 5 colleges offer other botany/plant biology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Botany/Plant Biology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other botany/plant biology credential is the master’s degree: 20 of the 64 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other botany/plant biology call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Speaking, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other botany/plant biology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 12 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 20 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 20 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other botany/plant biology, at 32.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 32.2% |
| Master’s degree | 18.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 18.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.2% |
| Some college courses | 2.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Botany/Plant Biology, with an average median salary of $89,822; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Scientist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other botany/plant biology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 172,528 | 3.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Botany/Plant Biology graduates earn a median $32,082 one year after completing their program, $52,330 after four years and $38,098 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,082 |
| 4 years | $52,330 |
| 5 years | $38,098 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other botany/plant biology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
Other Botany/Plant Biology has 4 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 763 degrees a year; the largest are Botany/Plant Biology (566), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology (177) and Plant Molecular Biology (13). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany/Plant Biology | 566 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 177 |
| Plant Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Plant Physiology | 7 |
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