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. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #106 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.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,491 a year. This is higher than $29,461, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
The ecology program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 715 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 200 |
| Genetics | 63 |
| Biotechnology | 56 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 53 |
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