Ecology Schools in Washington

231 Ecology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Ecology is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	40
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	40

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 9.1%
• Black or African American: 3.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 62.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
• Other Races: 10.8%

Jobs for Ecology Grads in Washington

16,150 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

Wages for Ecology Jobs in Washington

In this state, ecology grads earn an average of $90,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

Most Popular Ecology Programs in WA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Ecology Careers in WA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Medical Scientists	19%	$78,680
Epidemiologists	12%	$87,790

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
General Biology	96
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	24
Botany/Plant Biology	22
Biochemistry & Biophysics	17
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	14
Genetics	14

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View Nationwide Ecology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License

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