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. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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WUSTL was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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The ecology program at WUSTL awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 72 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
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