The Botany major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Soil and Plant Scientists SOC: 19-1013 Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists | $71,410 | 16,600 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1042 Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 53,250 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,410 | 16,600 |
| 2023 | $68,240 | 15,800 |
| 2022 | $65,730 | 16,010 |
| 2021 | $66,750 | 15,610 |
| 2020 | $66,120 | 13,950 |