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Ecology & Systematics Biology at Troy University

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at Troy University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Troy University is in Troy, AL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at Troy University.

Studying Online at Troy University

Distance learning is available at Troy University. Among 13,658 students, 6,980 (51%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,579 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Troy University

Rankings can help you compare Troy University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#127 of 146

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Troy University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Troy University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at Troy University

Of the 4 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Troy University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Troy University, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Troy University

Among the 10 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at Troy University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 30% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Troy 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 Troy University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Marine Biology	4
Environmental Biology	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Troy University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.