Environmental Biology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Environmental Biology is offered at 53 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Environmental Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and7% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.6% of Environmental Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Environmental Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 449 students earned theirEnvironmental Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 27 |
Earnings of Environmental Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Environmental 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Environmental Biology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Environmental Biology. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 8 | 29.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Environmental Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Environmental Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Environmental Biology students seeking a doctor's degree is Colorado State University-Fort Collins. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Troy University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Plymouth State University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Whitman College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Providence College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Regis University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Environmental 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.
Hood College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| 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 |
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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