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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in botany from UGA. This makes it the #8 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in botany from UGA. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA 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 University of Georgia 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 | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of botany master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 608 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 75 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Genetics | 73 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.