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Ecology in Michigan

Ecology Schools in Michigan

341 students earned Ecology degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 52nd most popular major in the state out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Michigan

11,890 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $75,110, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,792. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,449. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $14,630. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Ecology Careers in MI

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 139
General Biology 126
Biochemistry & Biophysics 94
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 91
Pharmacology & Toxicology 74
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 57
Genetics 46
Microbiology Science & Immunology 38

View all majors related to Ecology

View Nationwide Ecology Report

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