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, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in ecology from USU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 ecology majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of ecology master's degrees went to men and 78% went to 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 Utah State University with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 35 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
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