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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Washington

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Washington

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

In terms of popularity, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 134
Master’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Washington

16,150 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 Washington

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $90,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This public school has an average net price of $12,017. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,514. 62% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,070. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Whitman College

Walla Walla
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,894. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,714. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $35,109. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in WA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 18% $70,250
Epidemiologists 12% $87,790
Biological Scientists 11% $79,590
Life Scientists 5% $86,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology 1,675
Biochemistry & Biophysics 459
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 389
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 305
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 149
Microbiology Science & Immunology 123
Zoology 59
Genetics 34

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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