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 UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for ecology. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 119 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCSB. This makes it the #88 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #26 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 UCSB is $29,258. This is less than $29,461, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from UCSB. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from UCSB in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 384 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 76 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 54 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
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