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 UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for ecology. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 193 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCLA. This makes it the #55 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #19 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 UCLA is $24,879. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, ecology students borrow a median amount of $17,417 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ecology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,112.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from UCLA in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 532 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 269 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 260 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 240 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 188 |
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