Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology is offered at 315 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.3% of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,295 people earned theirEcology & 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 (this page) | 3,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 935 |
Earnings of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 73.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 875 |
| Women | 2,362 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,409 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 376 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 341 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 218 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 107 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 658 | 20.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ecology & Systematics Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 362 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 243 master's degrees 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 Miami comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 229 master's degrees 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-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 201 master's degrees 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 Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 169 master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 159 master's degrees 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.
Brigham Young University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree 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.
Coastal Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 115 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors to Study
| 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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