by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ecology from BYU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,143 a year. This is less than $29,461, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BYU was $342 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 115 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from BYU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from BYU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 311 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 115 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 101 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 39 |
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