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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Coastal Carolina University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Coastal Carolina University was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Coastal Carolina University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Coastal Carolina University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University is $26,838. This is less than $29,461, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University, ecology students borrow a median amount of $48,924 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,816 for all ecology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at Coastal Carolina University is $488 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Coastal Carolina University paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $487 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,418 | $11,418 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Coastal Carolina University 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 Coastal Carolina University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at Coastal Carolina University make a median salary of $50,334. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,257.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from Coastal Carolina University. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Coastal Carolina University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Coastal Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 58 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
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