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.
- Schools offering
- 18
- Annual completions
- 149
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
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.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $83k | +7.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $93k | +1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Zoologists and wildlife biologists | $73k | +1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$47k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$35k
Bachelor's
$48k
Top colleges for Entomology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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