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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at Ferris State University.

Studying Online at Ferris State University

Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Ferris State University

Students who complete Ferris State University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,314

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Ferris State University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 14% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below 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 Ferris State University

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Ferris State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Biology	7

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Students who finish Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.