We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 99 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Harvard. This makes it the #6 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harvard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,939 a year. This is higher than $26,412, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
Harvard Ecology Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Harvard University.
Harvard Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from Harvard in 2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in ecology.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
11
Black or African American
8
Hispanic or Latino
5
White
20
Non-Resident Aliens
5
Other Races
10
Harvard Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program
Of the 99 ecology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Harvard, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in ecology.