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 UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in botany.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for botany majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in botany from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #13 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 botany majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 360 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 299 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 88 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.