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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Central Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University sits in Mount Pleasant, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 146

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Central Michigan University are 57% women (20) and 43% men (15).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 29 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Central Michigan University, 59% were women (17) and 41% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, below the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 6 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Central Michigan University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

*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 Central Michigan University

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Central Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Conservation Biology	6
Evolutionary Biology	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors, 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.