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Ecosystem Studies in California

Ecosystem Studies Schools in California

1,645 students earned Ecosystem Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Ecosystem Studies is the 56th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors in California

Ecosystem Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,340
Master’s Degree 163
Associate Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18

Gender Distribution

In California, a ecosystem studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ecosystem studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Ecosystem Studies Grads in California

13,270 people in the state and 86,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecosystem studies.

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Wages for Ecosystem Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a ecosystem studies grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer ecosystem studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

377 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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359 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,371. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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192 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

61% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.91 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,774. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,649.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,722. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,107. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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Ecosystem Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers ecosystem studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Environmental Science 1,328
General Natural Resources Conservation 290
Other Conservation & Research 97

View all majors related to Ecosystem Studies

View Nationwide Ecosystem Studies Report

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