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 UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,375 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 UMCP, ecology students borrow a median amount of $28,805 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 UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 ecology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were 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 Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 581 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 77 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 48 |
| Zoology | 3 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.