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 UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,856 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 3 ecology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
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