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. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCSD. This makes it the #20 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #9 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 UCSD is $31,088. This is higher than $29,461, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at UCSD is $414 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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Of the 135 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from UCSD in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at UCSD make a median salary of $50,266. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,257.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 ecology majors earned their master's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 769 |
| General Biology | 518 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 200 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 133 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 96 |
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