Environmental Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Environmental Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.5% of Environmental Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Environmental Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 449 people 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 (this page) | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Environmental Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Environmental Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 8.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Environmental Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Environmental Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master'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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 17 master'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.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master'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.
Georgetown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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.
Whitman College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Providence College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master'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.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regis University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hood College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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