Ecology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Ecology is offered at 67 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Ecology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of Ecology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ecology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,201 students earned theirEcology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 824 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 194 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 183 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Ecology 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Ecology. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 68 |
| Women | 118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ecology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 71.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 9 | 4.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Ecology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ecology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Maryland-College Park tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut College is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Ecology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Ecology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Ecology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ecology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
| Environmental Biology | 449 |
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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