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2023 Entomology Degree Guide

Entomology Degrees Remain Stable

#631 Most Popular Major
419 Degrees Awarded
1.0% Increase in Graduates

Entomology was the 631st most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 419 degrees in this year alone. This represents a small change of only 1.0% from the prior year's total of 415 entomology degrees awarded.

This year's Best Entomology Schools ranking compares 28 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of entomology programs later in this article.

2023 Best Colleges for Entomology
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Best Entomology Schools by Degree

Bachelor's Degrees in Entomology
Master's Degrees in Entomology
Doctorate Degrees in Entomology

Requirements for Getting a Degree in Entomology

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems is a required skill for entomology majors. Required skills include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents and talking to others to convey information effectively.

Getting Accepted Into an Entomology Program

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most entomology degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Once you obtain your degree, additional entomology certifications required to pursue a career in this field.

Types of Entomology Degrees

There are many different entomology degree levels. Entomology programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest entomology degree you can get. Depending on the entomology degree you choose, obtaining your diploma can take anwhere from 1 to 4+ years.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to entomology, with approximately 28.8% of workers getting one. People currently working in careers related to entomology tend obtained the following education levels.

Level of Education Percentage of Workers
Bachelor’s Degree 29.0%
Doctoral Degree 26.9%
Master’s Degree 21.4%
Post-Doctoral Training 17.5%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate 3.0%

Most workers in entomology have at least a master's degree. The chart below shows what degree level those who work in entomology have obtained.

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This of course varies depending on which entomology career you choose.

Career Opportunities for A Degree In Entomology Graduate

Average Number of Jobs
97.1k Avg. Related Jobs Salary
11% Growth Job Outlook 2016-26

Solid Growth Projected for Entomology Careers

Want a job when you graduate with your entomology degree? Entomology careers are expected to grow 11.1% between 2016 and 2026.

The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to entomology.

Occupation Name Projected Jobs Expected Growth
Biological Science Professors 71,700 15.1%
Natural Sciences Managers 62,300 9.9%
Biological Scientists 41,800 8.0%
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 20,900 7.7%

How Much Money Do Entomology Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for entomology graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

High Paying Careers for Entomology Majors

Salaries for entomology graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers entomology grads often go into.

Occupation Name Median Average Salary
Natural Sciences Managers $139,680
Biological Science Professors $97,340
Biological Scientists $83,600
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $67,760

Getting Your Entomology Degree

With over 99 different entomology degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased entomology school rankings to help you with this.

Entomology is one of 5 different types of Zoology programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology 1,674
Wildlife Biology 528
Animal Behavior & Ethology 183
Animal Physiology 153
Other Zoology/Animal Biology 27

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