Graduate Certificates in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
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Education Levels of Ecology Majors
In 2020-2021, 324 graduate certificates were awarded to ecology majors. This makes it the 58th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 763 |
| Graduate Certificate | 324 |
Earnings of Ecology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in ecology is $60,803. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,803 to a high of $60,803.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in ecology. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 246 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 115 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Ecology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 43 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ecology students seekinga graduate certificate is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their graduate certificate in ecology from Benedictine U. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at Columbia. Of these students, 72% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The ecology program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 34 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The ecology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at Mizzou. Of these students, 94% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The ecology program at Capella University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in ecology from ETSU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Drexel University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The ecology program at Drexel University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in ecology from Michigan State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in ecology from Iowa. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. The ecology program at Wright State University - Main Campus awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Western Kentucky University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecology. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at WKU.
Fordham University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in ecology from Fordham U.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The ecology program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montana Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,706 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at Montana Tech.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Louisville. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at UofL. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The ecology program at University of Rochester awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ecology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at SUNY Stony Brook.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecology. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at ESF.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecology. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to ecology majors at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 384 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 215 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 167 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 137 |
| Biotechnology | 97 |
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.
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