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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Pennsylvania

Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Pennsylvania

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania

Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Pennsylvania

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 22
Best Value Pennsylvania #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 146
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #114 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 22
Best Value Pennsylvania #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 146
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #114 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Pennsylvania

Those who finish University of Pennsylvania’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Pennsylvania
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $132,047
2 years $84,653
4 years $173,240
5 years $181,545

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $173,240, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 70% women (19) and 30% men (8).

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

Among the 23 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).

University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania

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

University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Epidemiology 27

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Students who finish Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. 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

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