by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 36 U.S. colleges awarded 476 degrees and certificates in Entomology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 41% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Entomology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $29,186 one year after completing, rising to $49,957 after four years.
A degree in Entomology covers Entomology. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of Insect Species And Populations In Respect Of Their Life Cycles, Morphology, Genetics, Physiology, Ecology, Taxonomy, Population Dynamics, And Environmental And Economic Impacts. Includes Instruction In Applicable Biological And Physical Sciences As Well As Insect Toxicology And The Biochemical Control Of Insect Populations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, entomology is a widely-pursued major, with 476 degrees awarded annually. 36 colleges award entomology degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 99.
By level, the 476 awards include 175 bachelor’s degrees, 193 master’s degrees and 108 doctorates.
Women earned 61% of entomology degrees and certificates in the latest year (291 of 476). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (302) and Hispanic or Latino (52), and international students earned 53.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Entomology Schools ranking, including 7 for bachelor’s degrees, 2 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks entomology schools within 10 states. In all, 36 colleges offer entomology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Entomology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common entomology credential is the master’s degree: 193 of the 476 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to entomology call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an entomology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 175 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 193 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 108 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to entomology, at 35.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.5% |
| Master’s degree | 19.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 18.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.5% |
| Some college courses | 2.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Entomology, with an average median salary of $89,418; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager and Research Scientist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to entomology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 159,217 | -1.2% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Entomology graduates earn a median $29,186 one year after completing their program, $49,957 after four years and $51,678 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $49,957 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to entomology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
Entomology has 5 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 2,971 degrees a year; the largest are Zoology/Animal Biology (1,750), Wildlife Biology (650) and Animal Behavior and Ethology (308). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,750 |
| Wildlife Biology | 650 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 308 |
| Animal Physiology | 238 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology, Other | 25 |
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