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. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UD. This makes it the #35 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #99 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 UD is $33,296. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from UD in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
The ecology program at UD awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 92 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
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