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 WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $33,323. This is higher than $29,461, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 ecology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
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