Ecology & Systematics Biology Graduate Certificates
There are 315 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 37.7% of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 9,295 students earned theirEcology & Systematics Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ecology & Systematics Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,673 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 935 |
Earnings of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology. About 70.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 175 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 19 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 9.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 6.1% |
| International Students | 93 | 37.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 37.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ecology & Systematics Biology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 362 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ecology & Systematics Biology students seeking a graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. This school awarded 278 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 243 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 237 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 229 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 212 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 209 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 195 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 177 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 169 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 159 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 149 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 143 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology. This school awarded 115 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Ecology & Systematics Biology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 111 graduate certificates in Ecology & Systematics Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Ecology & Systematics Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ecology & Systematics Biology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ecology & Systematics Biology that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
