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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Stony Brook University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology at Stony Brook University
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.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at Stony Brook University

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).

Stony Brook 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 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 diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Stony Brook University

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).

Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at Stony Brook University

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

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