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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at Boston University

26 Bachelor's Degrees
133 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at Boston University.

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, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.

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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U Ecology Rankings

Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for ecology. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 119 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools 5
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduate Degree Schools 6
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools 7

Popularity of Ecology at Boston U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 133 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Boston U. This makes it the #3 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Ecology from Boston U Cost?

$65,168 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,798 $63,798
Fees $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $18,110 $18,110
On Campus Other Expenses $2,085 $2,085

Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.

Boston U Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 42% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in ecology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 6

Does Boston U Offer an Online BS in Ecology?

Boston U does not offer an online option for its ecology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.

Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Master's Degree

Ecology majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $70,479 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ecology graduates with a master's is $60,257.

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Boston U Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from Boston U. About 18% were men and 82% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in ecology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 70
Non-Resident Aliens 48
Other Races 15

Boston U Ecology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Boston University.

Majors Similar to Ecology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 170
General Biology 163
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 163
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 154
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 130

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