Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 315 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.1% of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,295 degrees were awarded toEcology & Systematics Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ecology & Systematics Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,673 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 935 |
Earnings of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 308 |
| Women | 627 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 499 | 53.4% |
| Asian | 61 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 197 | 21.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ecology & Systematics Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 362 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 248 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 237 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 212 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 201 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 159 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 143 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ecology & Systematics Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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