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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Colorado State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $35,322. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, ecology students borrow a median amount of $55,270 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 Colorado State is $446 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from Colorado State. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from Colorado State in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 418 |
| Zoology | 223 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 87 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 81 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
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