Ecology & Systematics Biology at Eckerd College
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Eckerd College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eckerd College is in Saint Petersburg, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at Eckerd College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eckerd College
Eckerd College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Eckerd College
These rankings give you a sense of how Eckerd College’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #126 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 146 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Eckerd College
Those who finish Eckerd College’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,542 |
| 2 years | $22,814 |
| 3 years | $25,771 |
| 4 years | $35,078 |
| 5 years | $39,386 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Eckerd College earn a median of $35,078, compared with $37,399 for all Eckerd College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Eckerd College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Eckerd College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Eckerd College are 69% women (64) and 31% men (29).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Eckerd College
Among the 93 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Eckerd College, 69% were women (64) and 31% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eckerd College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eckerd College, lower 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 Eckerd College
The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Eckerd College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology | 93 |
Top-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Students who finish Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Eckerd College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.