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Overview for Botany/Plant Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology.

Careers for Botany/Plant Biology Majors

A major in Botany/Plant Biology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Botany/Plant Biology

Top 3 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Botany/Plant Biology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 7
(0.1%)
Less Selective$25,672 
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$11,230 
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 1
(0.0%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.