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Ecology in Texas

Ecology Schools in Texas

610 students earned Ecology degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Ecology is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 316
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.6%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 29,590 people employed in jobs related to an ecology degree, compared to 506,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in Texas

Ecology grads earn an average of $80,900 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Texas that offer ecology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,840. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

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Rice University

Houston
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $15,091.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

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Ecology Careers in TX

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Biology 871
Biochemistry & Biophysics 313
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 150
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 111
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 84
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 73
Microbiology Science & Immunology 69
Biotechnology 67

View all majors related to Ecology

View Nationwide Ecology Report

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