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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Columbia University in the City of New York

Ecology & Systematics Biology at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. Get started with the following essential facts.

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 278 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Online Class Availability at Columbia University in the City of New York

Many students take online classes at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

Use these rankings to compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 6
Best Value New York #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #77 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 6
Best Value New York #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #77 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Students who complete Columbia University in the City of New York’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 Columbia University in the City of New York
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $73,325
2 years $67,129
3 years $72,374
4 years $88,287
5 years $100,048

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $88,287, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 76% women (211) and 24% men (67).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 7 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

Columbia University in the City of New York 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 Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 183 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 76% were women (139) and 24% were men (44).

Columbia University in the City of New York 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 Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 14
Asian 48
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 53
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, above the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 16 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

Columbia University in the City of New York 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 Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Minority students account for 31% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, 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 Columbia University in the City of New York

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Columbia University in the City of New York includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Ecology 9
Evolutionary Biology 7
Conservation Biology 13
Epidemiology 247
Evolutionary Biology 2

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Columbia University in the City of New York work across a variety of fields. Below 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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