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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Rhode Island

If you plan to study Ecology & Systematics Biology, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 ecology & systematics biology degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.

Studying Online at University of Rhode Island

Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Those who finish University of Rhode Island’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	$21,113
2 years	$24,421
3 years	$35,203
4 years	$37,783
5 years	$45,950

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $37,783, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Rhode Island stands at $20,635.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Rhode Island are 60% women (26) and 40% men (17).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 43 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Rhode Island, 60% were women (26) and 40% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 26% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 31%.*

*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 Rhode Island

The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Rhode Island offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Marine Biology	43

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.