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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Maine

58 students earned Ecology degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Associate Degree 9
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Maine

1,430 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Maine

Ecology grads earn an average of $76,840 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Maine that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,713 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Unity College

Unity
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. This private school has an average net price of $26,261. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
941 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,462 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Colby College

Waterville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,810 after graduation. 43% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,033. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at UMaine.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in ME

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Biological Science Professors 5% $68,460
Medical Scientists 5% $94,100
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Epidemiologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
General Biology 352
Biochemistry & Biophysics 105
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 82
Zoology 74
Microbiology Science & Immunology 14
Botany/Plant Biology 8
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Biotechnology 6

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

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