by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UGA. This makes it the #88 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,724 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from UGA in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from UGA. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 608 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 74 |
| Genetics | 73 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 46 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
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