Doctor’s Degrees in Environmental Studies
Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 93 people earned their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. This makes it the 135th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,988 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,614 |
| Basic Certificate | 412 |
| Associate Degree | 217 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Ecosystem Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ecosystem studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Ecosystem Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 56% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Yale University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Yale. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Duke.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from UW - Madison. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Portland State University.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Santa Cruz. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Antioch University - New England comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Antioch University - New England. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Princeton.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from CU - Boulder. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Utah State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecosystem studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from USU.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecosystem studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from K -State.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Dakota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in ecosystem studies from UND.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecosystem studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 222 |
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 85 |
| Other Conservation & Research | 37 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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