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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Kentucky

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 23 students earned their Ecology degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 4,100 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 Kentucky

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $64,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in KY

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Life Scientists 8% $59,380
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $55,900
Biological Scientists 4% $63,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 94
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 43
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Microbiology Science & Immunology 13
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 7
Botany/Plant Biology 6

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

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