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Botany Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Botany but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Botany but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Botany majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Botany majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Botany majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 40,000 |
| 4 | Biological Scientists | 59,300 |
| 3 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 45,100 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 46,400 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 46,400 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 22,500 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 17,700 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 68,400 |
| 3 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 46,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Botany majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Botany majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 61,900 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 135,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 17,600 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 40,000 |
| 3 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 30,500 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 37,700 |
| 2 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 4,800 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 98,400 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 125,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Botany majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Botany majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Postsecondary Teachers | 103,000 |
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Biological Scientists | 53,400 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, nec | 129,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 116,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,700 |
| 4 | Physicians and Surgeons | 305,000 |
| 3 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 116,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 75,600 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 103,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Botany majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Botany majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Colleges and universities | 49,200 |
| 12 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 7 | Research, development, and testing services | 56,200 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 34,200 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 70,300 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, crops | 48,800 |
| 3 | Landscape and horticultural services | 39,800 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 52,700 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 40,500 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 51,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Botany majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Botany majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Colleges and universities | 87,000 |
| 9 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 8 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,100 |
| 7 | Research, development, and testing services | 114,000 |
| 4 | Hospitals | 111,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 122,000 |
| 2 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 61,100 |
| 2 | Landscape and horticultural services | 38,600 |
| 2 | Administration of economic programs | 103,000 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 82,600 |
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