Credits required
180 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$366 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.‡
Start terms
4 per year
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B.S. in Botany – Online

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Careers

When you earn your bachelor’s degree in botany online from Oregon State, you’ll be able to qualify for graduate work in various areas of plant biology and plant pathology, as well as for professional positions in state and federal agencies and industries concerned with plants and their products.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics currently predicts jobs in botany, plant biology, plant pathology, plant sciences and related life sciences field to grow much faster than the national average across the next 10 years.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to botany. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

Career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.

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Important dates

Winter term starts
Jan. 6, 2025
Spring term starts
March 31, 2025

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