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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Massachusetts

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 488 students earned their Ecology degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 68th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 311
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 28,640 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 Massachusetts

Ecology grads earn an average of $107,670 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $46,526 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,017.

#7

Hampshire College

Amherst
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 9% $83,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 3,280
Biochemistry & Biophysics 758
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222
Other Biological Sciences 194

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