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About Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics

A program that focuses on the theoretical and empirical study of the principles and processes underlying the origin and maintenance of biological taxonomic diversity; related biogeographical and evolutionary patterns; and studies of the origin, diversification, distribution, and extinction of species and lineages. Includes instruction in phylogenetic analysis, structural development and molecular evolution, classification and taxonomic theory, biological nomenclature, taxonomic assignment, evolutionary theory, biological surveys and inventories, computer modeling, and database building.

While Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Massachusetts. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics is $42,090.

Popularity of Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics, include Biological Scientists, All Other, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are positions that pay more, like Biological Scientists, All Other. The most in-demand position for Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics majors is Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
8
Female Students
2 (25%)
Male Students
6 (75%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 38%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 25%)
Asian (1, 12%)
White (1, 12%)
Black or African American (1, 12%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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