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. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ecology from C of C. This makes it the #46 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from C of C in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the C of C ecology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from C of C. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 162 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 80 |
View All Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.