Ecology & Systematics Biology at Stony Brook University
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Stony Brook University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Stony Brook University is in Stony Brook, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at Stony Brook University.
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Online Class Availability at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Among 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Stony Brook University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 146 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Stony Brook University
Graduates of Stony Brook 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 | $26,449 |
| 2 years | $20,444 |
| 3 years | $31,547 |
| 4 years | $38,257 |
| 5 years | $52,375 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Stony Brook University take home a median $38,257, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Stony Brook University is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Stony Brook University are 67% women (51) and 33% men (25).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 67 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 72% were women (48) and 28% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 31%.*
Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 9 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at Stony Brook University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 11% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, below 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 Stony Brook University
This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Stony Brook University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology | 14 |
| Marine Biology | 52 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.