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Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ecology & Systematics Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ecology & Systematics Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 ecology & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Ecology & Systematics Biology program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #1 of 1
Best Value Wisconsin #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #57 of 139

Earnings for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 Wisconsin-Madison
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,512
2 years $24,904
3 years $30,677
4 years $39,875
5 years $39,796

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $39,875, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Ecology & Systematics Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 80% women (73) and 20% men (18).

Ecology & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 88 bachelor’s ecology & systematics biology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 81% were women (71) and 19% were men (17).

University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 72
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Minority students account for 17% of Ecology & Systematics Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 2 master’s ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Ecology & Systematics Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 33%.*

Ecology & Systematics Biology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 1 doctoral ecology & systematics biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ecology & Systematics Biology majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

*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 Wisconsin-Madison

The Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Conservation Biology 88
Epidemiology 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduates

Graduates of the Ecology & Systematics Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. 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

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