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Ecology in Colorado

Ecology Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 39 students earned their Ecology degrees in CO.

An Ecology major is the 252nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Bachelor’s Degree 9

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: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Colorado

There are 3,640 people in the state and 179,380 people in the nation working in ecology jobs.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in Colorado

Ecology grads earn an average of $71,380 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,737. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,175.

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Ecology Careers in CO

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Evolutionary Biology 268
Environmental Biology 107
Epidemiology 94

View all majors related to Ecology

View Nationwide Ecology Report

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