by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of botany/plant biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 38 master's degrees in botany/plant biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of botany/plant biology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for botany/plant biology students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Botany/Plant Biology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in botany/plant biology.
University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of Florida
It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in botany/plant biology. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from North Carolina State University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in botany/plant biology needs to take a look at University of Georgia. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of Georgia
Mississippi State University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from Mississippi State University
UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of Kentucky
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of Arkansas
Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Explore the best botany/plant biology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 4 |
| Georgia | 190 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 11 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 4 |
Botany/Plant Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 21 |
| Botany | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,751 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 861 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 609 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 468 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 306 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 163 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 149 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 137 |
| Biotechnology | 126 |
| Zoology | 76 |
