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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 366 students earned their Ecology degrees in MA.

In this state, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 44th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 311
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.4%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 28,640 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 Massachusetts

Ecology grads earn an average of $107,670 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

In their early career, Tufts grads earn an average salary of $54,590. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $29,714. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 9% $83,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 457
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 272
Biotechnology 185
Other Biological Sciences 158
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 92
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 63
Biochemistry & Biophysics 53
Microbiology Science & Immunology 44

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

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