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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Georgia

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 67 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at University of Georgia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia

Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Georgia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Georgia’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 3
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#81 of 146

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 3
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#81 of 146

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Georgia

Graduates of University of Georgia’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	$23,064
2 years	$20,824

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Georgia stands at $15,977.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Georgia are 60% women (40) and 40% men (27).

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

Of the 44 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 64% were women (28) and 36% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 27% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 31%.*

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

Of the 8 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Of the 9 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Georgia, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 11% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower 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 Georgia

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

Concentration	Graduates
Ecology	53
Marine Biology	8
Epidemiology	6

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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

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.