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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Boston University

Ecology & Systematics Biology at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is located in Boston, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 243 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Boston University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 15
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 15
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,427
2 years $50,544
3 years $59,198
4 years $71,598
5 years $82,785

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $71,598, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Boston University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Boston University are 74% women (181) and 26% men (62).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Boston University

Of the 43 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Boston University, 58% were women (25) and 42% were men (18).

Boston University gender breakdown of Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 3
Asian 7
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 47% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Boston University

Among the 195 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Boston University, 78% were women (152) and 22% were men (43).

Boston University gender breakdown of Ecology & Systematics Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 68
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 9
Asian 25
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 61
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 31% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at Boston University

Among the 5 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Boston University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

Boston University gender breakdown of Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ecology & Systematics Biology Concentrations at Boston University

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Boston University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Marine Biology 26
Conservation Biology 17
Epidemiology 200

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Biostatisticians $121,594
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484

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