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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Georgia

180 students earned Ecology degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 53.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.4%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 9,140 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $75,800, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,488 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,812 a year.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in GA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $58,740
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
General Biology 262
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 111
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 38
Molecular Medicine 22
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Microbiology Science & Immunology 19
Genetics 18
Botany/Plant Biology 14

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