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Ecology & Systematics Biology at George Washington University

Ecology & Systematics Biology at George Washington University

If you are interested in studying Ecology & Systematics Biology, consider the program at George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Washington University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at George Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at George Washington University

Use these rankings to compare George Washington University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 146
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #19 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #133 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 146
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #19 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #133 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from George Washington University

Those who finish George Washington 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 George Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,228
2 years $67,101
3 years $72,993
4 years $95,734
5 years $107,806

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from George Washington University take home a median $95,734, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at George Washington University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at George Washington University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at George Washington University are 81% women (66) and 19% men (15).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 74 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at George Washington University, 82% were women (61) and 18% were men (13).

George Washington 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 George Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 5
Asian 10
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at George Washington University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, above the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at George Washington University

Of the 7 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at George Washington University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

George Washington 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 George Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at George Washington University

Minority students account for 14% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at George Washington University, lower than 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 George Washington University

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at George Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Evolutionary Biology 13
Epidemiology 68

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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