We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NUS Florida ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nova Southeastern University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in ecology from NUS Florida. This makes it the #24 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
How Much Do Ecology Graduates from NUS Florida Make?
Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NUS Florida is $22,198. This is less than $26,412, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Master's Degree
Graduates of the master's ecology program at NUS Florida make a median salary of $35,991. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,134.
How Much Student Debt Do Ecology Graduates from NUS Florida Have?
Student Debt of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
While getting their bachelor's degree at NUS Florida, ecology students borrow a median amount of $23,549 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ecology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,112.
NUS Florida Ecology Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Nova Southeastern University.
NUS Florida Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from NUS Florida. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NUS Florida are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a bachelor's in ecology.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
2
Hispanic or Latino
3
White
21
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
2
NUS Florida Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology from NUS Florida in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NUS Florida are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master's in ecology.
by our College Data Analytics Team
