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University of Maryland - College Park BS in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology

96 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$33,637 Average Salary
$24,925 Average Student Debt

The main focus area for this major is Ecology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.

Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at University of Maryland - College Park. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in ecology, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.

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Rankings for the UMCP BS in Ecology

#29 in the U.S
#2 in Maryland

Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. UMCP was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.

Here are some of the other rankings for UMCP.

Ranking TypeRank
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans2
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans4
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Colleges for Veterans4
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k)11
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid)17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k)20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k)21
Most Popular Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology21
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k)23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k)28
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k)29
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k)33
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid)36
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k)37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k)37
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates37
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid)41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k)41
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools41
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k)42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k)51
Highest Paid Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates52
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k)54
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k)58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology74
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k)77
Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology80
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology81
Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology100
Most Focused Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology103
Most Popular Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology121
Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology121
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology136

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Ecology from UMCP Cost?

$10,779 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,925 Average Student Debt

UMCP Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,456 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $367 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$8,824$34,936
Fees$1,955$1,955
Books and Supplies$1,250$1,250
On Campus Room and Board$13,256$13,256
On Campus Other Expenses$2,522$2,522

Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.

UMCP Ecology BS Student Debt

You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Ecology students who received their bachelor’s degree at UMCP took out an average of $24,925 in student loans. That is 12% higher than the national average of $22,345.

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How Much Can You Make With a BS in Ecology From UMCP?

$33,637 Average Salary
High Earnings Boost

ecology who receive their bachelor’s degree from UMCP make an average of $33,637 a year during the early days of their career. That is 42% higher than the national average of $23,713.

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Does UMCP Offer an Online BS in Ecology?

UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.

UMCP Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Ecology

96 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
77.1% Women
31.3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There were 96 bachelor’s degrees in ecology awarded during the 2019-2020 academic year. Information about those students is shown below.

Male-to-Female Ratio

About 77.1% of the students who received their BS in ecology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.3%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in ecology at UMCP in 2019-2020, 31.3% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 25%.

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Race/EthnicityNumber of Students
Asian8
Black or African American9
Hispanic or Latino11
Native American or Alaska Native0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0
White63
International Students2
Other Races/Ethnicities3

BS in Ecology Focus Areas at UMCP

Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.

Focus AreaAnnual Graduates
Ecology96

You may also be interested in one of these majors related to ecology, evolution and systematics biology.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
General Biology483
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology55

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References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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