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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Rhode Island

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Rhode Island

84 students earned Ecology degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 67th most popular major in the state out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Rhode Island

There are 820 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 Rhode Island

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $89,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, RWU grads earn an average salary of $51,017.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. A typical student attending URI will pay a net price of $18,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#3

Brown University

Providence
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid.

#4

Providence College

Providence
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,338. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in RI

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Biological Science Professors 13% $83,790
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $62,280
Biological Scientists 0% $94,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
General Biology 534
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 71
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Biochemistry & Biophysics 41
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Biotechnology 27
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 7
Pharmacology & Toxicology 4

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