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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Michigan

136 students earned Ecology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology 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 & Systematics Biology 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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,384.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in MI

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Biological Science Professors 15% $87,500
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $66,320
Biological Scientists 0% $73,370

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 & Systematics Biology

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