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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in North Carolina

70 students earned Ecology degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 78th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Master’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in North Carolina

There are 21,310 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 North Carolina

Ecology grads earn an average of $83,380 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. 64% of students get financical aid.

#2

Duke University

Durham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students get financical aid. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in NC

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $53,630
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 213
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 122
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biotechnology 49
Biochemistry & Biophysics 49
Genetics 44
Zoology 25

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