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. In addition, we cover how UNE ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNE was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New England handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 118% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UNE. This makes it the #106 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,871 a year. This is higher than $29,461, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNE was $1,450 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,050 | $41,050 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,740 | $16,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from UNE in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New England with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNE 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 UNE Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from UNE in 2022, 33% were men and 67% 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 New England with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 New England.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 78 |
| Zoology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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