Master’s Degrees in Environmental Studies
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Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,513 people earned their master's degree in ecosystem studies. This earns it the #116 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,513 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 122 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
Earnings of Ecosystem Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ecosystem studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ecosystem studies. About 68.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 474 |
| Women | 1,039 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 888 |
| International Students | 284 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 109 |
Most Popular Ecosystem Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ecosystem studies students seekinga master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Harvard. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Yale University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Yale. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 67% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UPenn. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - New England is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Antioch University - New England. Of these students, 83% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Columbia. Of these students, 69% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Webster University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Webster. About 26% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from University of Virginia.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Skysong. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from USFCA. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Colorado University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Western. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from The American University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Charleston. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from C of C. About 62% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,766 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Middlebury Institute. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The Evergreen State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,021 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Evergreen. Of these students, 65% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from UW Seattle. Of these students, 81% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in ecosystem studies from Northeastern. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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