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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Minnesota

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 147 students earned their Ecology degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 94th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Minnesota

10,910 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 Minnesota

Ecology grads earn an average of $81,780 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Minnesota that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,092 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,033. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,101. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This private school has an average net price of $16,545.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,289 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MN

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Medical Scientists 13% $83,670
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Epidemiologists 9% $70,540
Life Scientists 9% $78,430
Biological Science Professors 9% $76,960
Biological Scientists 8% $73,130
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 6% $59,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
General Biology 1,745
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 351
Biochemistry & Biophysics 350
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 212
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 80
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Microbiology Science & Immunology 50
Other Biological Sciences 38

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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