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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Colorado Boulder

Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 195 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 10
Best Value Colorado #3 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #51 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #93 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 10
Best Value Colorado #3 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #51 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #93 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’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 University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,230
2 years $32,102
3 years $33,646
4 years $44,364
5 years $55,519

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $44,364, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $23,331.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 60% women (117) and 40% men (78).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 175 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 61% were women (106) and 39% were men (69).

University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 134
Hispanic / Latino 22
Black / African American 4
Asian 6
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 23% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

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

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Ecology & Systematics Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 16 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than 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 Colorado Boulder

The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Evolutionary Biology 195

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates, 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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