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Ecology & Systematics Biology in West Virginia

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in West Virginia

9 students earned Ecology degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 155th most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 730 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in West Virginia

Ecology grads earn an average of $64,570 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in WV

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Biological Science Professors 12% $62,070
Epidemiologists 9% $53,680
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Medical Scientists 6% $65,230
Biological Scientists 5% $71,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
General Biology 526
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 151
Biochemistry & Biophysics 30
Microbiology Science & Immunology 26
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 21
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 8
Biotechnology 8
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2

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View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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