Ecology at Stony Brook University
If you plan to study Ecology, consider the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 ecology degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Ecology graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Ecology graduates at Stony Brook University are 50% women (7) and 50% men (7).
Ecology Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 5 bachelor’s ecology degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Ecology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, above the national average of 29%.*
Ecology Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 9 doctoral ecology degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Ecology doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, 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
Graduates of the Ecology program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Ecology majors, 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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