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Ecology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Ecology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Ecology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Ecology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Ecology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Ecology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Biological Scientists | 46,700 |
| 4 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 36,300 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 63,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 42,100 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 34,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 44,100 |
| 2 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 63,500 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 19,300 |
| 2 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 39,500 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 36,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Ecology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Ecology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 4 | Biological Scientists | 72,500 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 101,000 |
| 2 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 86,800 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 103,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 56,700 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 163,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 116,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 136,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Ecology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Ecology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 120,000 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 108,000 |
| 7 | Biological Scientists | 98,600 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 72,500 |
| 4 | Physicians and Surgeons | 299,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 82,100 |
| 3 | Veterinarians | 81,400 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 117,000 |
| 3 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 166,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Ecology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Ecology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 50,400 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 55,700 |
| 5 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 42,700 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 58,000 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 62,400 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 62,400 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 35,600 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 45,900 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 58,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Ecology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Ecology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Elementary and secondary schools | 64,300 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 84,300 |
| 6 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 88,600 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 88,400 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 73,500 |
| 3 | All construction | 33,900 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 119,000 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 73,700 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 136,000 |
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