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, and more. Also, learn how UMES ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The ecology major at UMES is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UMES. This makes it the #112 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMES paid an average of $607 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $233 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,637 | $16,467 |
| Fees | $3,261 | $3,261 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,636 | $10,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from UMES in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMES 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 UMES Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from UMES in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMES 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 Maryland Eastern Shore with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 32 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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