# Botany / Plant Biology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/botany-plant-biology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $54,246 across 4 colleges (middle half $50,963–$57,530); median federal debt $25,000

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. North Carolina State University at Raleigh (NC): $60,715
2. Purdue University (IN): $57,530
3. University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI): $50,963
4. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $42,743

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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