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. Also, learn how Eckerd ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,980 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at Eckerd is $712 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eckerd was $1,577 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 | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Fees | $706 | $706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eckerd are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Eckerd 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 Eckerd Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Eckerd College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 60 |
| General Biology | 51 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.