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Ecology & Systematics Biology in California

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in California

220 students earned Ecology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Master’s Degree 100

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: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.3%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology 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 & Systematics Biology 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

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,240.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894. Graduates earn an average $88,873 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 83% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,930. 75% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Loma Linda University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Life Scientists 11% $94,220

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

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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