Population Biology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Population Biology is offered at 4 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Population Biology. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.0% of Population Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Population Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10 people earned theirPopulation Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Population Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 5 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Population Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Population Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A master’s degree in Population Biology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Population Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 50.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 25.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Population Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Population Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Population Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Population Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Population Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Population Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Population Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Population Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Population Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Population Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Vincent College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Population Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Population Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Population Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Population Biology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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