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Ecology & Systematics Biology in New Jersey

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in New Jersey

144 students earned Ecology degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

An Ecology & Systematics Biology major is the 96th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 9,830 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in New Jersey

Ecology grads earn an average of $94,450 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,158 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. 100% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. A typical student attending RCSJ will pay a net price of $7,987.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,940
Epidemiologists 0% $102,500
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biology 3,103
Biochemistry & Biophysics 338
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 154
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 111
Genetics 75
Biotechnology 63
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43
Microbiology Science & Immunology 29

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