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Ecology in California

Ecology Schools in California

939 students earned Ecology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in California

Ecology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 234
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 144
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 144
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 144

Gender Distribution

In California, a ecology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in California

There are 65,470 people in the state and 506,240 people in the nation working in ecology jobs.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in California

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $102,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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Ecology Careers in CA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ecology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 784
Biochemistry & Biophysics 195
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87
Microbiology Science & Immunology 74

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View Nationwide Ecology Report

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