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Ecology in California

Ecology Schools in California

150 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Ecology major is the 269th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology 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) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Master’s Degree 15

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: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.3%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in California

In this state, there are 27,090 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 179,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in California

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $108,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,306.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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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
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Epidemiology 94
Marine Biology 41
Other Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Evolutionary Biology 12
Evolutionary Biology 4
Population Biology 3

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View Nationwide Ecology Report

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