by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at RWU is $29,074. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RWU was $1,764 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 | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from RWU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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