Best Schools for Botany/Plant Biology

Botany/Plant Biology graduates earn a median of $52,987 within four years of graduating, ranking #277 out of 283 tracked majors — 15% below the median across all fields. There are 5 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 69 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates earn $60,715 while California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates earn $42,743 — a $17,972 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$52,987

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#277

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Botany/Plant Biology by State

Also by state: Ohio

Top Botany/Plant Biology Schools by Graduate Earnings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

$60,715

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

1yr: $29,699 (20)

Acceptance: 39.9%

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$57,530

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 50.3%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$50,963

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $28,960 (14)

1yr: $30,520 (18)

Acceptance: 43.4%

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA · Public

$42,743

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $23,761 (21)

1yr: $25,191 (31)

Acceptance: 98.8%

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.8%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education $25,194 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services $24,961 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology $24,797 Archeology $24,201 Classical and Ancient Studies $23,818 Dance $22,926

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Botany/Plant Biology?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #1 for Botany/Plant Biology with median graduate earnings of $60,715 within four years of graduating. There are 5 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Botany/Plant Biology graduates earn?

Botany/Plant Biology graduates earn an average of $52,987 within four years of graduating. This is 15% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $42,743 to $60,715 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Botany/Plant Biology program?

The average acceptance rate across Botany/Plant Biology programs is 63.4%. The most selective program is at North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a 39.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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