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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in California

731 students earned Ecology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 106th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in California

Ecology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 508
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Master’s Degree 100
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a ecology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in California

In this state, there are 65,470 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in California

Ecology grads earn an average of $102,550 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $17,930. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 60% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,252.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Life Scientists 11% $94,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ecology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353
Biotechnology 322

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