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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida

512 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 81st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Florida

Ecology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 321
Master’s Degree 153
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a ecology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Florida

There are 17,870 people in the state and 506,240 people in the nation working in ecology jobs.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Florida

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $80,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $46,098.

#2

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,733 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public school has an average net price of $5,298.

#9

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,919 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,517.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in FL

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ecology.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
General Biology 6,451
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 813
Other Biological Sciences 654
Microbiology Science & Immunology 450
Biochemistry & Biophysics 293
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 172
Zoology 118
Biotechnology 74

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