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 UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #106 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,810 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, ecology students borrow a median amount of $50,877 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,816 for all ecology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at UC Santa Cruz is $625 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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The ecology program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 250 |
| General Biology | 184 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 62 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 58 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 49 |
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