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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Michigan State University

Ecology & Systematics Biology at Michigan State University

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University sits in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 66 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Michigan State University

Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 4
Best Value Michigan #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 17
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 4
Best Value Michigan #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 17
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Michigan State University

Students who complete Michigan State University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,377
2 years $29,862
3 years $37,925
4 years $46,107
5 years $53,932

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $46,107, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Michigan State University stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Michigan State University are 67% women (44) and 33% men (22).

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

Among the 48 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 58% were women (28) and 42% were men (20).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 41
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 31%.*

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

Among the 4 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Michigan State University

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Of the 13 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at Michigan State University, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Michigan State University

Minority students account for 8% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University

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

Concentration Graduates
Environmental Biology 48
Epidemiology 5
Evolutionary Biology 12
Other Ecology & Systematics Biology 1

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Michigan State 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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