Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduate Certificates
There are 315 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 37.7% of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,295 degrees were awarded toEcology & Systematics Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ecology & Systematics Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,673 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 935 |
Earnings of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics 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 70.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 175 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 19 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 9.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 6.1% |
| International Students | 93 | 37.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 37.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ecology & Systematics Biology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 362 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ecology & Systematics Biology students seeking a graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 248 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 243 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 209 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 195 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 177 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 159 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 157 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
Coastal Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 154 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 149 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 115 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics 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.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Focus Areas
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ecology & Systematics Biology that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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