by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in botany.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in botany from Oregon State. This makes it the #11 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from Oregon State in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in botany from Oregon State. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 202 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Zoology | 56 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.