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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 191 students earned their Ecology degrees in FL.

In this state, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 54th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 153
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Florida

17,870 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $80,990, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 91% of students get financical aid.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 39% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. An average student at Florida Tech will pay a net price of $31,009.

#6

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. In their early career, JU grads earn an average salary of $49,380.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,618. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,759 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in FL

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Other Biological Sciences 654
General Biology 341
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 147
Microbiology Science & Immunology 129
Biochemistry & Biophysics 61
Zoology 59
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 49
Biotechnology 28

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

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