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Ecology in Kentucky

Ecology Schools in Kentucky

29 students earned Ecology degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 159th most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Kentucky

4,100 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in Kentucky

Ecology grads earn an average of $64,780 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,277.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,328.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,329. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Ecology Careers in KY

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 1,146
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 108
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 75
Biochemistry & Biophysics 60
Biotechnology 46
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Zoology 17

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