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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Pennsylvania

134 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 29,290 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $79,690, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 77% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in PA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $64,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 62

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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