by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #14 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $33,682. This is higher than $29,461, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 25 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $65,137. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ecology graduates with a master's is $60,257.
Of the 40 ecology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 360 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 299 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
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