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. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCONN. This makes it the #80 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,882 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, ecology students borrow a median amount of $40,776 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 $40,816.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of ecology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 213 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 178 |
| Zoology | 107 |
| Genetics | 39 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 34 |
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