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. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Iowa State. This makes it the #106 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #54 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 Iowa State is $26,485. This is higher than $26,412, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, ecology students borrow a median amount of $24,347 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,112 for all ecology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at Iowa State is $327 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Iowa State University.
Of the 86 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from Iowa State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 198 |
| Genetics | 53 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 37 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 11 |
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