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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in North Carolina

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

An Ecology & Systematics Biology major is the 114th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Master’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in North Carolina

21,310 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 North Carolina

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $83,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

#3

Duke University

Durham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,827. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Methodist University

Fayetteville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,681. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

In their early career, Warren Wilson grads earn an average salary of $25,402. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in NC

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $53,630
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 3,666
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 333
Biochemistry & Biophysics 258
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 173
Zoology 138
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 87
Genetics 87

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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