Ecology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Ecology, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 ecology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Ecology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Ecology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).
Ecology Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 4 master’s ecology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Ecology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 19%.*
Ecology Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 8 doctoral ecology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Ecology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, below the national average of 16%.*
*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
Students who finish Ecology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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