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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of North Carolina Wilmington

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 108 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 31
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#106 of 146

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 31
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 139
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#106 of 146

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington

Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,828
2 years	$25,528
3 years	$33,103
4 years	$42,474
5 years	$46,811

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $42,474, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington is $20,389.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 75% women (81) and 25% men (27).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Among the 89 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 74% were women (66) and 26% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 18% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Of the 16 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, below the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Of the 3 doctoral ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Wilmington

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

Concentration	Graduates
Marine Biology	108

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Those who complete Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of North Carolina Wilmington go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.