Doctor’s Degrees in Ecology
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their doctor's degree in ecology. This makes it the 103rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 174 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ecology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ecology. About 65.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Davis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 24 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UC Davis. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UF. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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.
University of Wyoming is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UW. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from SUNY Stony Brook.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UChicago.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Duke.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCR. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #10 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UGA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Montana is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UM. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Utah State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from USU. Of these students, 69% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCONN.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 14th 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 14th 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 $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from OSU.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 20th 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 $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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 407 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 121 |
| Marine Biology | 86 |
| Other Ecology & Systematics Biology | 56 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 29 |
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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