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About Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions across levels of biological organization--genes and genomes, organisms, species, and ecosystems--and how these change over time, including the origins and history of species, the processes by which biodiversity has evolved, and the ecological context in which this evolution takes place. Includes instruction in animal, plant, population, functional, evolutionary, and ecosystem ecology; ecological and evolutionary genetics; molecular evolution; population and conservation biology; animal and plant diversity; biometry; and scientific and research ethics.

For all the 756 degrees granted in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 107 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 42% percent identify as men and 58% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Texas has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is $40,900.

Popularity of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology majors go on to pursue jobs including Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Natural Sciences Managers which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Scientists, All Other and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
107
Female Students
62 (57%)
Male Students
45 (42%)
White (66, 62%)
U.S. Nonresident (17, 16%)
Hispanic or Latino (12, 11%)
Asian (4, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 4%)
Two or more races (3, 3%)
Black or African American (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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