Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, botany graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $76,366, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,972. The median grad salary is $46,218.
Botany graduate salaries over time
Within five years of graduation, the average salary is $33,991.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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