by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ecology majors, UW Seattle came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UW Seattle. This makes it the #11 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 UW Seattle is $27,100. This is less than $29,461, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from UW Seattle. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle ecology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's ecology program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $150,114. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all ecology graduates with a master's is $60,257.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 ecology majors earned their master's degree from UW Seattle. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 304 |
| General Biology | 240 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 220 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 177 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 110 |
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