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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Northeastern University

Ecology & Systematics Biology at Northeastern University

If you are interested in studying Ecology & Systematics Biology, consider the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Northeastern University

Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #7 of 15
Best Value New England (Region) #9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #122 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #7 of 15
Best Value New England (Region) #9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #60 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #122 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Northeastern University

Graduates of Northeastern University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,381

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Northeastern University are 69% women (35) and 31% men (16).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Among the 22 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).

Northeastern 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 Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Northeastern University

Minority students account for 23% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 29 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Northeastern University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).

Northeastern 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 Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Northeastern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below 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 Northeastern University

The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Marine Biology 42
Evolutionary Biology 9

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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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