Ecology & Systematics Biology at California State University-Long Beach
What traits are you looking for in a school for Ecology & Systematics Biology, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 146 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,271 |
| 3 years | $31,674 |
| 4 years | $45,596 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $45,596, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $19,948.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 79% women (54) and 21% men (14).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 68 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 79% were women (54) and 21% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Ecology & Systematics Biology Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.