Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of California-San Diego
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-San Diego sits in La Jolla, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 212 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University of California-San Diego.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-San Diego
Many students take online classes at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 146 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 146 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Those who finish University of California-San Diego’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 | $24,133 |
| 2 years | $30,628 |
| 3 years | $37,816 |
| 4 years | $48,342 |
| 5 years | $59,732 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $48,342, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of California-San Diego comes in at $18,834.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of California-San Diego are 72% women (153) and 28% men (59).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 146 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of California-San Diego, 68% were women (99) and 32% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 61% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 31%.*
Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 53 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of California-San Diego, 83% were women (44) and 17% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 33%.*
Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 13 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of California-San Diego, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 46% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above 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 University of California-San Diego
This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of California-San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology | 162 |
| Epidemiology | 3 |
| Other Ecology & Systematics Biology | 47 |
Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of California-San Diego work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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