Master’s Degrees in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,247 people earned their master's degree in ecology. This makes it the 68th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,476 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,247 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 950 |
| Graduate Certificate | 369 |
| Associate Degree | 42 |
| Basic Certificate | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ecology is $60,257. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,283 to a high of $71,099.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecology. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 876 |
| Women | 2,371 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 383 |
| Black or African American | 244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 351 |
| White | 1,482 |
| International Students | 569 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 218 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in ecology from Columbia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in ecology from Emory. About 70% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Emory University ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in ecology from Boston U. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston University ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in ecology from UTHealth. About 79% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTHealth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
University of Miami comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in ecology from U Miami. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. University of Miami ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
Harvard University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in ecology from Harvard. About 60% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ecology at Harvard University make a median salary of 60,257.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in ecology from GWU. Of these students, 87% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in ecology from U-M. About 82% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
The 9th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in ecology from Yale. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Yale University ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in ecology from UW Seattle. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
Tufts University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in ecology from Tufts. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Tufts University ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in ecology from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Of these students, 82% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ecology from UMN Twin Cities. About 73% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ecology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 60,257.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ecology from Johns Hopkins. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ecology at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 60,257.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in ecology from Tulane. About 72% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana ecology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,257.
Stanford University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in ecology from Stanford. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ecology at Stanford University make a median salary of 60,257.
The 18th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in ecology from Pitt. Of these students, 73% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
Drexel University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in ecology from Drexel. Of these students, 75% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,257.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecology from UCSD. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ecology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 60,257.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,778 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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