Master’s Degrees in Ecology
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 152 people earned their master's degree in ecology. This earns it the #468 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 174 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ecology majors with their master'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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecology. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ecology students seekinga master's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in ecology from USU. Of these students, 54% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in ecology from Ohio State.
University of California - Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in ecology from UC Davis. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Towson University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ecology from Towson. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in ecology from UF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from Texas State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from OSU.
The University of Montana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from UM.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Colorado State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Colorado University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Western.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in ecology from UChicago. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Buffalo State is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in ecology from Buffalo State.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. 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 master's degree in ecology from Penn State University Park.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in ecology from UGA.
University of Delaware is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in ecology from UD. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick.
University at Buffalo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in ecology from University at Buffalo. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 2,361 |
| Marine Biology | 383 |
| Conservation Biology | 132 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 61 |
| Environmental Biology | 50 |
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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