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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Texas

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Texas

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

An Ecology & Systematics Biology major is the 104th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Bachelor’s Degree 207
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Texas

There are 29,590 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 Texas

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $80,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Graduates earn an average $70,514 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,122. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year.

#4

Rice University

Houston
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,743. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,955 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Trinity University

San Antonio
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,677 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,189 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Trinity U.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in TX

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Life Scientists 16% $84,300
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $62,400
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Biology 9,573
Biochemistry & Biophysics 1,421
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 779
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 379
Microbiology Science & Immunology 328
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 205
Zoology 159
Biotechnology 148

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