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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Nicholls State University

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what Nicholls State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Nicholls State University is in Thibodaux, LA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at Nicholls State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Nicholls State University

Distance learning is available at Nicholls State University. Of 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Nicholls State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Louisiana	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#114 of 146

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Nicholls State University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).

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

Among the 11 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Nicholls State University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 9% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Nicholls State 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 Nicholls State University

The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Nicholls State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Marine Biology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Nicholls State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.