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Ecology & Systematics Biology in Maryland

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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Maryland

138 students earned Ecology degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 47th most popular major out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Maryland

There are 14,230 people in the state and 506,240 people in the nation working in ecology jobs.

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Wages for Ecology & Systematics Biology Jobs in Maryland

Ecology grads earn an average of $97,240 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maryland that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Hood College

Frederick
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $41,188 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This public school has an average net price of $17,351. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Frostburg State. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MD

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $72,440
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Biological Scientists 2% $97,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Biotechnology 543
Biochemistry & Biophysics 133
General Biology 129
Genetics 38
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 37
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 29
Molecular Medicine 16

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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