by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in botany from NC State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Botany majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,009 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbotany bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of botany bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its botany bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 botany students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 420 |
| Zoology | 83 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 53 |
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