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Programs in Botany and Plant Sciences

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Botany and plant science students are prepared for the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranching, and agribusiness.

Top Schools For Botany and Plant Sciences Programs

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Cornell University

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Prescott College

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Claremont Graduate University

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Connecticut College

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Brigham Young University

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University of California - Riverside

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
S Illinois Carbondale
Carbondale, IL		$19,868 15,137 62 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (50),
Master's (10), Doctoral (2)
Auburn University
Auburn, AL		$19,452 19,926 58 Bachelor's (23), Master's (21),
Doctoral (14)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 52 Bachelor's (39), Master's (9),
Doctoral (4)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 50 Bachelor's (22), Master's (7),
Doctoral (21)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN		$22,168 21,183 45 Bachelor's (39), Master's (5),
Doctoral (1)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC		$17,960 25,398 45 Bachelor's (25), Master's (10),
Doctoral (10)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$25,388 15,291 43 Bachelor's (25), Master's (15),
Doctoral (3)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 42 Bachelor's (5), Master's (23),
Doctoral (14)
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI		$21,535 13,952 37 Bachelor's (13), Master's (14),
Doctoral (10)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 35 Bachelor's (7), Master's (16),
Doctoral (12)
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Botany and Plant Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 30 3%
Associate 25 2%
Bachelor's 366 36%
Master's 273 27%
Doctoral 323 32%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 829 53%
Female 736 47%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 73 5%
Black or African American 25 2%
Hispanic or Latino 40 3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 8 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,119 84%
Other/Unknown 75 6%
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Botany and Plant Sciences Internships

Job Title:Manufacturing Quality Technician
Description:Oxnard, California This position is responsible for the timely, accurate preparation, evaluation, and creation of inspection lots and processing of packing lists and assembly of OPO/STO order packets. In addition, responsible for the...
Company:Monsanto
Location:Oxnard, CA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Monsanto
Job Title:Temporary Natural Areas Management Summer Intern
Description:College of Lake County's Horticulture program is hiring three interns in coordination with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant project. Each position will assist in implementing and coordinating Plants of Concern (POC)...
Company:Collegeoflakecounty
Location:Illinois
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:CollegeOfLakeCounty
Job Title:Chief Conservation and Science Officer
Description:The Catalina Island Conservancy (http://www.catalinaconservancy.org) was formed in 1972 to protect and restore the natural and cultural resources of Santa Catalina Island, and to make them available for public recreation, education, and...
Company:Catalina Island Conservancy
Location:Avalon, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Science Careers
Job Title:Intern
Description:Intern - Siting and Permitting Job Apply now Apply now Help Date: Mar 27, 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Intern - Siting and Permitting-23148 Description Position Summary This internship is a great opportunity to develop field and GIS...
Company:Xcel Energy
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:4/3/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Agricultural Science Research Technician
Description:Job Title:Agricultural Science Research Technician Department:Department Of Agriculture Agency:Agricultural Research Service Job Announcement Number:ARS-D12W-0077 SALARY RANGE: $27,990.00 to $40,706.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday,...
Company:Agriculture
Location:Houma, LA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:federalgovernmentjobs.us
Job Title:Laboratory Scientific Aide - Entamology
Description:CASS is looking for knowledgeable, dedicated individuals with an interest and education in life sciences to conduct project activities as a Laboratory Scientific Aide in support of the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA)...
Company:Cooperative Agricultural Support Services Authority
Location:Sacramento, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Cooperative Agricultural Support Services Authority
Job Title:Laboratory Assistant I
Description:Salary : $27,876 - $32,304 Title : Laboratory Assistant I Category : Science and Research Department : Botany and Plant Sciences Date Posted : 03/16/2012 Final Filing Date : open until filled Schedule : 8AM - 5PM Position Information :...
Company:University of California - Riverside
Location:Parlier, CA
Posted:3/20/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Botanical Conservation Biology
Description:The Botanical Research Institute of Texas seeks applicants for a full-time researcher position to begin in summer 2012. We seek a creative individual with experience conducting research on systematics or conservation biology of...
Company:Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Posted:4/5/2012
Source:Science Careers
Job Title:Food Safety Extension Specialist and Researcher
Description:(002620-2012) Position: Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Food Science. Location: Department of Food Science, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive, Nelson Hall of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2009...
Company:Purdue University
Location:West Lafayette, IN
Posted:3/17/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Rose Horticulturist
Description:Descanso Gardens is seeking a Rose Horticulturist who will be responsible for coordinating and performing day-to-day landscape, waterscape, hardscape, and irrigation practice and maintenance in the Rose Garden. This position requires...
Company:Descanso Gardens
Location:La Canada Flintridge, CA
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:Networks and Systems Professional Association

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