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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UA. This makes it the #112 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $17,511. This is less than $29,461, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 17 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from UA in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 232 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 17 |
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