by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in botany.
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The botany major at SIUC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Botany/Plant Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in botany from SIUC. This makes it the #18 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in botany from SIUC in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor'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 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in botany from SIUC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 48 |
| Zoology | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.