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Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 38 students earned their Ecology degrees in TN.

An Ecology & Systematics Biology major is the 66th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology & Systematics Biology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Ecology & Systematics Biology Grads in Tennessee

9,180 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 Tennessee

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $84,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,048 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,894. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $65,261 after graduation. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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Union University

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

In their early career, Union grads earn an average salary of $41,818. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

Ecology & Systematics Biology Careers in TN

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Life Scientists 13% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $65,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Biological Sciences 140
General Biology 127
Biochemistry & Biophysics 64
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11
Microbiology Science & Immunology 10

View all majors related to Ecology & Systematics Biology

View Nationwide Ecology & Systematics Biology Report

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