### SUMMARY

 Studying Botany is not only a valuable choice, but typically a necessary first step for undergraduates trying to begin a career as a landscape designer, an agronomist, or a horticulturist. In fact, nationally, botany is a ​unique major ranking as the 328th most popular degree. Last year, there were 274 botany diplomas received. In-state tuition at public universities is, on average, Infinity times more pricey than their private equivalents.

 With just 50 universities having programs for botany you might have a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other botany students, consider colleges in California which have more undergrads admitted to botany than any other state. More generally, the best region to pursue botany is in the Far West region with [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), [Humboldt State University](/colleges/humboldt-state-university), and [Oregon State University](/colleges/oregon-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to major in botany is the Big Ten Conference with [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university), [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) representing the conference. That said, our belief is that the best university for botany is [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley). You might also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall best school does not mean it is the 'best' school for you. There might be lots of factors to weigh when deciding on school. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely affect your decision on which college to attend. Here at Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which botany university is home to the top college campus, the answer is [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which college has the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our selection of the college with the best student life for botany is [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). Curious why? Continue scrolling to find out more about our top recommendations. Many of our picks just might shock you.

 If cost is a major factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont). [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont)&nbspis the most expensive school for botany, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the expense at [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could want to know that botany is the 213th most expensive major in the US, with an average expense of $29,300. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for botany in the nation is Vermont with costs at the primary school, University of Vermont, of $41,280. Even more broadly, the most costly region for botany is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for botany is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university) with a cost of $21,087 and [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) with a cost of $14,973. More optimistically, the most affordable college for botany is [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university). Our entire list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay about $11,600 for a degree in botany. That cost deflates intensely to a median of $32,100 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our selection for the university representing the best value for botany: [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis). On this page you will find our comprehensive list on the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this idea is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for botany majors can cover a wide range, but within two-years of finishing the degree graduates will often make around $47,800. There can be much variation in salary; top positions can experience pay up to $84,900. Even straight out of school, the lowest earning positions within the botany space make $27,000, which could be worse. The top earning graduates from botany studied at [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of botany lies subpar, coming within the 37th percentile of all programs. The college with the highest composite diversity for botany is [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Botany major only stands in the 90th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 32nd percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 67% of students studying botany. Additionally, 53% of undergraduates seeking a botany major are women.

 The median rating for botany professors is 4.2 stars, a rating that is 5% higher than the average for all majors; this is a good score. If you are interested in the most popular botany professor in the nation, take a look at Johan Leveau at [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis). This might come as a shock, but the highest ranked instructors for botany according to students are at [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis). As we consider information other than just rankings it becomes clear that the university with the overall best instructors for botany is [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for botany is [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you believe that approaching academics with a lens only derived from superlatives might cause problems. We hope you read our more focused pages on different schools and read a few of our background articles on essential things to look for as your university search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Botany is the 328th most popular degree in America, with 274 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #329 [Industrial and Organizational Psychology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-industrial-and-organizational-psychology), and narrowly lost to #327 [Italian Language and Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-italian-language-and-literature).

 The degree is offered at a total of 50 colleges across the nation, and is the 278th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 90% of colleges offering botany are public making it a very accessible field.

 The far west produces the most botany graduates, largely led by [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis) and [University of California-Riverside](/colleges/university-of-california-riverside).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more botany graduates than [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), which graduated 28 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study botany). More students studied botany as a percentage of total students at [Humboldt State University](/colleges/humboldt-state-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Botany is the 213th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $29,346 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #214, [Agricultural Engineering](rankings/best-colleges-for-agricultural-engineering), with a median cost of $29,331).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 botany programs predominantly led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with an annual cost of $41,280. The most expensive state for botany is Vermont also led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge Infinity% more than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges Infinity% more than the median private school. So be sure to check out public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for botany is [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university). It costs just $14,973 per year, and it's ranked 19th for its botany program. Another more affordable option would be #17, [Humboldt State University](/colleges/humboldt-state-university) in Humboldt County, CA with a cost of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a serious investment for most undergraduates. It is critical to have confidence you enlarge your future earning power. We intend for the following earnings and career info to assist you in deciding your major at college.

 Just after college, Botany graduates take in $27,207 per year on average (bottom 9%). With experience in their employment, they can generate up to $84,889 to as little as $26,967, but average close to $47,843. Just so you know, that is 24% north of the U.S. average.

 The most common work title for a Botany graduate is Engineer, which predominantly make approximately $59,000; next are Technical Support Specialist and Research Internship, which normally earn around $41,000 and $12,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the highest earning Botany graduates. WI has the highest grossing Botany graduates of any state. The most well paid conference for Botany graduates is Big Ten Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Botany: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors unfailingly have an immense influence your college experience, no matter what you major in. A good professor might help a student find their passion and set you up for future success. Alternatively, an ineffective professor can cause unnecessary stress or even worse... flunk you!

 Botany professors have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, putting these professors in the top 33rd percentile in the United States based on student satisfaction. For context that's 5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Botany professors just edged-out those from ["Writing"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-writing), whereas ["Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-classics-and-classical-languages-literatures-and-linguistics)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Botany.

 Now for some statistics about Botany professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best Botany professors. The Colonial Athletic Association has the highest rated Botany professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Botany professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Botany professors than public colleges. Finally, Missouri has the highest rated Botany professors in America.

 Johan Leveau, professor at [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis)&nbspin Davis, CA is the most popular Botany professor in America. Michael Coles, professor at [California State University-Fresno](/colleges/california-state-university-fresno)&nbspin Fresno, CA is the highest rated Botany professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a very constructive period of one's life; it's a chance for personal progress and maturation. Scholars continue to find out what they want to do with their lives and build many of the needed skills to be a successful adult. But growth is deeper than what one learns in the classroom - the discussions one has with their peers, the life lesson learned from an old instructor, the exposure to a different take on things. As such, finding a diverse college greatly enriches what one gains from the time spent in college.

 Botany is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 67% of the US' Botany majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(19%), latino students (8%), and asian students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Riverside](/colleges/university-of-california-riverside)&nbspin Riverside, CA.

 In addition, Botany is highly diverse when it comes to sex, with 53% of students majoring in Botany identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Ohio University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus) in Athens, OH.

 Another substantial type of diversity is class diversity. Botany is the 40th most financially diverse focus in the nation. 27% of its students come from homes that earn north of $110,000 a year, 17% are from families that take home between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in households taking in under $30,000 a year. [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Botany. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Big West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 1%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 67%
* Other: 19%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 47%
* Female: 53%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 22%
* International: 6%


2023 Botany Professors

There are about 1,275 students enrolled in Botany in the USA.

PROFESSORS