Ecology Schools in North Carolina

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

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 275th most popular major in the state out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
• White: 75.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Ecology Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 6,630 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 179,380 nationwide.

Wages for Ecology Jobs in North Carolina

Ecology grads earn an average of $83,380 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Ecology Programs in NC

There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Ecology Careers in NC

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	14%	$65,550

Related Majors in North Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Epidemiology	41
Marine Biology	20

View all majors related to Ecology

View Nationwide Ecology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License

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