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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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100 | 24% | 32 | 1,310 - 1,480 | $11,521 | $46,391 | |||
92 | 77% | 18 | 1,110 - 1,320 | $18,029 | $53,546 | |||
![]() Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more | 92 | 50% | 14 | 1,220 - 1,470 | $12,421 | $52,912 | ||
66 | 63% | 5 | 1,090 - 1,310 | $13,533 | $47,068 | |||
64 | 54% | 6 | 1,230 - 1,410 | $27,450 | $50,670 | |||
![]() Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | 62 | 87% | 4 | 1,050 - 1,280 | $18,511 | $50,949 | ||
59 | 84% | 6 | 1,170 - 1,360 | $24,630 | $53,293 | |||
![]() Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those...view more | 59 | 79% | 5 | 1,040 - 1,280 | $18,745 | $54,617 | ||
57 | 8% | 4 | 1,480 - 1,560 | $26,455 | $50,406 | |||
55 | 79% | 3 | 960 - 1,220 | $14,377 | $50,472 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable biological and physical sciences as well as insect toxicology and the biochemical control of insect populations.
While Entomology offers degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students major in Entomology all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Florida. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Entomology is $35,600.
Some of the highest paying careers for Entomology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Scientists, All Other and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Entomology can prepare you for are Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Scientists, All Other.
These are the highest paying careers for Entomology majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $157,740 | 2,203 | 29,255 | 30,679 | 5% | |
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists | $91,100 | 1,518 | 19,509 | 20,252 | 4% | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,920 | 1,758 | 19,593 | 21,257 | 9% | |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $70,600 | 484 | 6,169 | 6,363 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Entomology majors.
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