Ecology at Michigan Technological University
If you plan to study Ecology, consider the program at Michigan Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan Technological University sits in Houghton, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 ecology graduations were recorded at Michigan Technological University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan Technological University
Distance learning is available at Michigan Technological University. Among 7,403 students, 352 (5%) studied exclusively online and 490 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Ecology graduates at Michigan Technological University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ecology graduates at Michigan Technological University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Ecology Master’s Program at Michigan Technological University
Among the 7 master’s ecology degrees awarded at Michigan Technological University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology master’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Ecology master’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University, lower than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Ecology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology program at Michigan Technological University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Ecology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
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
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