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, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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GWU was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 80 students received their master’s degree in ecology from GWU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at GWU make a median salary of $72,959. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ecology graduates with a master's is $60,257.
Of the 82 ecology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 43 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 26 |
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