ProgramCIP 26.0301

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1042
Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029
Natural Sciences Managers11-9121
Soil and Plant Scientists19-1013

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Biology3 of 4
English Language3 of 4
Chemistry3 of 4
Computers and Electronics3 of 4
Mathematics2 of 4
Education and Training1 of 4
Administration and Management1 of 4
Administrative1 of 4

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Botany/Plant Biology

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