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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Connecticut

If you are interested in studying Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Connecticut is in Storrs, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at University of Connecticut.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Connecticut

Use these rankings to compare University of Connecticut’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 146
Best Value	Nationwide	#100 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#90 of 146
Best Value	Nationwide	#100 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Connecticut

Students who complete University of Connecticut’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	$29,439
2 years	$20,140
3 years	$29,957
4 years	$38,352
5 years	$48,118

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Connecticut take home a median $38,352, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $26,798.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Connecticut, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Connecticut are 63% women (31) and 37% men (18).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 36 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Connecticut, 61% were women (22) and 39% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 10 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 3 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Connecticut, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Connecticut

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Connecticut breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Ecology	37
Marine Biology	10
Conservation Biology	2

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Connecticut pursue many career paths. Here 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.