Program Overview

Botany at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

Botany is a branch of biology that studies plants (e.g. structure, development, classification). Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Botany degree, students will have gained an understanding of the fundamental principles of biology and of the scientific process, and will be able to demonstrate the analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills needed for continuing academic achievement and professional success. The Associate of Arts in Botany degree is designed to give students a foundational degree to serve those students who wish to enter the workforce prepared with an associate degree. It may also be used as a basis for further study in botany or related fields.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $50,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $131,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Soil and Plant Scientists
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +4.7%
  • Average Salary: $91k
  • Salary Range: $68k - $111k
• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +8.6%
  • Average Salary: $132k
  • Salary Range: $90k - $157k
• Biological Scientists, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.9%
  • Average Salary: $121k
  • Salary Range: $81k - $140k
• Natural Sciences Managers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +4.8%
  • Average Salary: $208k
  • Salary Range: $154k - $239k+
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105k
  • Salary Range: $50k - $165k

Program Map

Botany - Using IGETC

Associate of Arts

• 69.0 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024: 1st Term (12.0 UNITS)
  • BOT 120: Introduction To Plant Science (4.0 Units)
  • MATH 114: College Algebra (4.0 Units)
  • CHEM 110: Elementary Chemistry (4.0 Units)
• Spring 2025: 2nd Term (16.0 UNITS)
  • CHEM 111: General Chemistry (5.0 Units)
  • MATH 116: Calculus for Managerial, Biological and Social Sciences (4.0 Units)
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • Arts and Humanities (3.0 Units)
• Summer 2025: 3rd Term (7.0 UNITS)
  • BIOL 120: Introduction To Biological Science (4.0 Units)
  • Oral Communication (3.0 Units)
• Fall 2025: 4th Term (16.0 UNITS)
  • BIOL 200: Principles of Biology (5.0 Units)
  • CHEM 112: General Chemistry (5.0 Units)
  • U.S. Government (3.0 Units)
  • Critical Thinking (3.0 Units)
• Spring 2026: 5th Term (12.0 UNITS)
  • BIOL 201: Principles of Biology (5.0 Units)
  • U.S. History (3.0 Units)
  • Arts (3.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Health & Wellness (1.0 Units)
• Summer 2026: 6th Term (6.0 UNITS)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 Units)
  • Humanities (3.0 Units)