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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 ecology & systematics biology graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #2 of 4
Best Value South Carolina #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #12 of 31
Best Value Southeast (Region) #21 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #105 of 139

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #2 of 4
Best Value South Carolina #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #12 of 31
Best Value Southeast (Region) #21 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #105 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,267
2 years $31,374
3 years $33,457
4 years $37,752
5 years $47,536

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $37,752, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $18,896.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 69% women (42) and 31% men (19).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 37 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 62% were women (23) and 38% were men (14).

University of South Carolina-Columbia gender breakdown of Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 18 master’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 6 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

University of South Carolina-Columbia 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 South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Minority students account for 33% of Ecology & Systematics Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 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 South Carolina-Columbia

This Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Marine Biology 43
Epidemiology 18

Best-Paid Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Students who finish Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are 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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