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 URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,113 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, ecology students borrow a median amount of $20,635 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 ecology majors earned their bachelor's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 196 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 49 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
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