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Graduate Certificates in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology

324 Yearly Graduations
$60,803 Median Salary
76% Women
There are 43 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in ecology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 37% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.3% of ecology graduates were international students.

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.

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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
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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
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There are 43 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in ecology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
125 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

76 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
34 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
17 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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.

#11

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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.

#11

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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.

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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.

#17

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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.

#17

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
1 Yearly Graduations

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.

1 Yearly Graduations

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.

1 Yearly Graduations

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.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecology that offer graduate certificates.

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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