by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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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.
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.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in ecology.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Boston University.
| 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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