by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #28 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of ecology master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 317 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 179 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 158 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 89 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 20 |
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