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Evolutionary Biology Major

Evolutionary Biology

99 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
19 Master's Degrees Annually
#682 in Popularity

Types of Degrees Evolutionary Biology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many evolutionary biology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree 29
Master’s Degree 28
Basic Certificate 8
Undergraduate Certificate 4
Associate Degree 2

What Evolutionary Biology Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, evolutionary biology majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Evolutionary Biology Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in evolutionary biology should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills for Evolutionary Biology Majors

evolutionary biology majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Evolutionary Biology Majors

As you progress with your evolutionary biology degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Evolutionary Biology Major?

People with a evolutionary biology degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 15.1% $82,550
Clinical Research Coordinators 9.9% $123,860
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 8.0% $79,590
Natural Sciences Managers 9.9% $123,860

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology?

107 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
70% Percent Women
43% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The major attracts more women than men. About 70% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of evolutionary biology majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 53
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 16

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Evolutionary Biology, too. About 3.7% of those with this major are international students.

Some degrees associated with evolutionary biology may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to evolutionary biology have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma 0.8%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 2.1%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 2.2%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 3.0%
Bachelor’s Degree 30.8%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 1.7%
Master’s Degree 13.3%
Doctoral Degree 24.8%
Post-Doctoral Training 21.2%

Online Evolutionary Biology Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 1 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 1 0
Bachelor’s Degree 0 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 8 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 11 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to evolutionary biology.

Major Number of Grads
Epidemiology 3,179
Marine Biology 2,368
Ecology 1,122
Evolutionary Biology 807
Environmental Biology 484
Conservation Biology 433
Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 333
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 96
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 80
Population Biology 29
Biological Systematics 14

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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