Doctor’s Degrees in Ecology
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their doctor's degree in ecology. This earns it the #103 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 174 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ecology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ecology. About 65.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 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 University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UC Davis. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UF. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Colorado State. About 79% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UT Knoxville.
University of Wyoming comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UW. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UMN Twin Cities. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Columbia. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of California - Riverside is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCR. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th 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 most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UGA. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UChicago.
Duke University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Duke.
University of Connecticut is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UCONN.
The University of Montana comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from UM. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from OSU.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #14 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 $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from USU. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from Penn State University Park. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ecology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ecology from SDSU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 407 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 121 |
| Marine Biology | 86 |
| Other Ecology & Systematics Biology | 56 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 29 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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