Doctor’s Degrees in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
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Education Levels of Ecology Majors
In 2020-2021, 763 doctor's degrees were awarded to ecology majors. This makes it the 35th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 763 |
| Graduate Certificate | 324 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in ecology is $53,114. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,355 and the high is $59,231.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ecology. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 290 |
| Women | 473 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 428 |
| International Students | 148 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ecology students seekinga doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The ecology program at Harvard University awarded 41 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The ecology program at University of California - Davis awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 79% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 doctor's degrees were handed out to ecology majors at UF. Of these students, 61% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 doctor's degrees were handed out to ecology majors at U-M. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The ecology program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The ecology program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCSD. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The ecology program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Emory. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to ecology majors at UTHealth. About 64% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. The ecology program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The ecology program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to ecology majors at Colorado State. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UGA. Of these students, 33% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The ecology program at Princeton University awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Duke. About 73% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. The ecology program at Brown University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 592 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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