The Ecology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Biology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Biology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | N/A | N/A |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists SOC: 19-1023 Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $72,860 | 16,920 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031 Occupation: Conservation Scientists | $67,950 | 25,590 | N/A | N/A |
Epidemiologists SOC: 19-1041 Occupation: Epidemiologists | $83,980 | 11,460 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,950 | 25,590 |
| 2023 | $68,750 | 22,790 |
| 2022 | $64,460 | 22,880 |
| 2021 | $63,750 | 22,550 |
| 2020 | $64,020 | 22,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | 76,190 |
| 2023 | $51,430 | 76,990 |
| 2022 | $49,650 | 73,710 |
| 2021 | $48,140 | 76,150 |
| 2020 | $46,340 | 80,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |