Ecology & Systematics Biology at Tufts University
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, consider the program at Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at Tufts University.
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Online Class Availability at Tufts University
Many students take online classes at Tufts University. Among 13,599 students, 469 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at Tufts University
Rankings can help you compare Tufts University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 146 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 139 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from Tufts University
Students who complete Tufts University’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,022 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $66,792 |
| 4 years | $80,923 |
| 5 years | $90,807 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from Tufts University take home a median $80,923, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Tufts University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at Tufts University are 81% women (80) and 19% men (19).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at Tufts University
Among the 99 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at Tufts University, 81% were women (80) and 19% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Tufts University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at Tufts University, above 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 Tufts University
The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Tufts University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Conservation Biology | 20 |
| Epidemiology | 79 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at Tufts University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.