Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at Tufts University
If you are interested in studying ecology, evolution & systematics biology, you may want to check out the program at Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 12,219.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology section at the bottom of this page.
Tufts Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Ecology
Tufts Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Rankings
Ecology Student Demographics at Tufts
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Tufts University.
Tufts Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program

Of the students who received a ecology master's degree from Tufts, 53% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in ecology.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 13 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 56 |
International Students | 13 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Concentrations Within Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Tufts University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Epidemiology | 32 |
Conservation Biology | 19 |
Related Majors
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Careers That Ecology Grads May Go Into
A degree in ecology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Tufts University.
Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
---|---|---|
Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
Health Specialties Professors | 3,460 | $111,230 |
Biological Science Professors | 2,220 | $112,390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Magicpiano under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.