Master’s Degrees in Ecology
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Ecology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 154 people earned their master's degree in ecology. This makes it the 468th most popular master'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 |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 178 |
| Master’s Degree | 154 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecology. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 117 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Utah State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in ecology from USU.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in ecology from Ohio State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in ecology from UC Davis. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in ecology from UF. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Towson University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ecology from Towson.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in ecology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 44% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Montana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,515 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,166 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from UM. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from OSU. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in ecology from Texas State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Colorado State. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Colorado University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Western.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 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 master's degree in ecology from UChicago. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ecology from Michigan Tech.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in ecology from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Buffalo State is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in ecology from Buffalo State.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in ecology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in ecology from UD.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecology. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in ecology from UGA.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in ecology from University at Buffalo.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,778 | |
| 258 | |
| 118 | |
| 65 | |
| 43 |
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
- Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.