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. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with botany programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Berkeley was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 1 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in botany from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #31 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 botany majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 806 |
| General Biology | 195 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 59 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.