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, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Northeastern. This makes it the #28 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The ecology program at Northeastern awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Ecology majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $39,255 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,257.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from Northeastern. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 164 |
| General Biology | 142 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 82 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 63 |
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