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, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 2,000% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ecology from KU. This makes it the #66 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from KU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from KU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 87 |
| General Biology | 81 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 48 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
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