by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, ecology students borrow a median amount of $31,455 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,112 for all ecology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Western Michigan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of ecology bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 155 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2 |
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