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 UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in botany.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for botany. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in botany from UW - Madison. This makes it the #18 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in botany from UW - Madison in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison botany bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 botany majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.