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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Michigan State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #86 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 Michigan State is $29,318. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, ecology students borrow a median amount of $54,353 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,816 for all ecology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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The ecology program at Michigan State awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 540 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 277 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 142 |
| Zoology | 129 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
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