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. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $31,656. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 ecology majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor'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 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 37 |
| General Biology | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
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