Doctor’s Degrees in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 950 people earned their doctor's degree in ecology. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 4,476 |
Master’s Degree | 3,247 |
Doctor’s Degree | 950 |
Graduate Certificate | 369 |
Associate Degree | 42 |
Basic Certificate | 35 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in ecology is $70,670. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,477 to a high of $83,100.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ecology. About 66.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 322 |
Women | 628 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 80 |
Black or African American | 38 |
Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
White | 476 |
International Students | 208 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Harvard. About 67% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ecology at Harvard University make a median salary of 70,670.
University of California - Davis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UC Davis. About 64% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UF. Of these students, 69% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UW Seattle. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ecology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 70,670.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UMN Twin Cities. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Columbia. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
University of California - San Diego is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCSD. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ecology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 70,670.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Johns Hopkins. About 76% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ecology at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 70,670.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station. About 61% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
Emory University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Emory. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UTHealth. About 87% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTHealth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UT Knoxville. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Pitt. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Colorado State. Of these students, 80% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UGA. Of these students, 77% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
Princeton University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Princeton. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,670.
Duke University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Duke. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Duke University ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Brown. Brown University ecology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,670.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Biology | 1,911 |
Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 658 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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