by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Botany/Plant Biology Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 35 master's degrees in botany/plant biology to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
Your choice of botany/plant biology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for botany/plant biology students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Botany/Plant Biology Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for botany/plant biology students seeking a a master's degree.
University of California - Davis is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of California - Davis
Washington State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from Washington State University
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in botany/plant biology. UH Manoa is a large public university located in the city of Honolulu.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of Hawaii at Manoa
It's hard to beat University of California - Riverside if you wish to pursue a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from University of California - Riverside
It is difficult to beat Oregon State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in botany/plant biology. Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis.More information about a master’s in botany/plant biology from Oregon State University
Explore the best botany/plant biology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 9 |
| Washington | 183 | 9 |
| Oregon | 158 | 5 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 12 |
Botany/Plant Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany | 16 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 14 |
| Other Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 747 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 193 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 168 |
| Biotechnology | 167 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 77 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 72 |
| Zoology | 38 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 32 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
