Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Every ecology, evolution and systematics biology school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the ecology program at University of Massachusetts Amherst stacks up to those at other schools.UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 31,642.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology section at the bottom of this page.
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UMass Amherst Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Ecology
- Doctorate Degree in Ecology
UMass Amherst Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Rankings
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There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in ecology, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology Student Demographics at UMass Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
UMass Amherst Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program
Of the students who received a ecology master's degree from UMass Amherst, 57% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the ecology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in ecology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 8 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
Careers That Ecology Grads May Go Into
A degree in ecology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
---|---|---|
Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
Health Specialties Professors | 3,460 | $111,230 |
Biological Science Professors | 2,220 | $112,390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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