Field of study · CIP 26.03
Botany/Plant Biology
Offered at 117 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 37 | $30,721 | $57,192 | $21,500 |
| Master's | 40 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 35 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | — | $57,436 | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | — | $57,192 | — |
| 3 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | CA | $33,531 | $53,369 | $15,000 |
| 4 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 5 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 6 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 7 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 8 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 9 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | OH | $30,721 | — | — |
| 10 | Oregon State University | OR | $25,907 | — | $29,072 |
| 11 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $25,907 | — | $29,072 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do botany/plant biology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in botany/plant biology reports median earnings of $30,721. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
