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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Colorado

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Colorado

500 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 452
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Colorado

11,220 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $71,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 7 colleges in Colorado that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,967.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in CO

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Epidemiologists 18% $61,040
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 15% $65,750
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General Biology 1,568
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 471
Biochemistry & Biophysics 286
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 219
Zoology 210
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 203
Microbiology Science & Immunology 144
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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