Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 146 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 146 |
Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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 | $65,910 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 83% women (20) and 17% men (4).
Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 3 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 21 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology | 3 |
| Epidemiology | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates
Students who finish Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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.