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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Illinois

146 students earned Ecology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 69th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 125
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 125
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 19,240 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $84,810, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,569 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

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Governors State University

University Park
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,436. 44% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in IL

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4% $54,820
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Life Scientists 3% $85,920
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51
Microbiology Science & Immunology 45

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