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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Mississippi

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 29 students earned their Ecology degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 139th most popular major in the state out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,070 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 Mississippi

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MS

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 6% $57,800
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Biology 1,380
Biochemistry & Biophysics 151
Other Biological Sciences 84
Microbiology Science & Immunology 33
Botany/Plant Biology 17
Zoology 16
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11

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