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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Missouri

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Missouri

70 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Ecology & Systematics Biology major is the 140th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Missouri

9,280 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 Missouri

Ecology grads earn an average of $67,290 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,489 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Hard Work U grads earn an average salary of $31,255.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,141 Total Students

An average student at CMU CLAS will pay a net price of $25,095. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#7

Drury University

Springfield
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

In their early career, Drury University grads earn an average salary of $32,347. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MO

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Biological Science Professors 23% $85,630
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Biological Scientists 15% $67,350
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 3% $50,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
General Biology 2,000
Biochemistry & Biophysics 240
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 130
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 106
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Other Biological Sciences 47
Microbiology Science & Immunology 38
Genetics 13

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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