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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in South Carolina

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

In terms of popularity, Ecology & Systematics Biology is the 49th most popular major in the state out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in South Carolina

4,660 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 South Carolina

Ecology grads earn an average of $72,470 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in South Carolina that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, MUSC grads earn an average salary of $69,378.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in SC

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Epidemiologists 100% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical Scientists 19% $64,750
Biological Science Professors 17% $65,640
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Biological Scientists 10% $77,560
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 8% $59,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
General Biology 173
Genetics 20
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 17
Pharmacology & Toxicology 9
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 8
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 8
Zoology 6
Biotechnology 5

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