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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Colorado

48 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 76th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 11,220 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $71,380, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,967. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

In their early career, Western grads earn an average salary of $34,914. A typical student attending Western will pay a net price of $16,690. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in CO

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Epidemiologists 18% $61,040
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 15% $65,750
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General Biology 222
Microbiology Science & Immunology 83
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 47
Biochemistry & Biophysics 44
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 42
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35
Zoology 17
Biotechnology 15

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

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