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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UofSC. This makes it the #51 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,271 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, ecology students borrow a median amount of $51,869 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,816 for all ecology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 55 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at UofSC make a median salary of $55,779. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,257.
Of the 14 ecology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 403 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 231 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
| Genetics | 9 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
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