by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for ecology & systematics biology, ranked #38 out of 132 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in ecology & systematics biology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 195 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for ecology & systematics biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Ecology & Systematics Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,598 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, ecology & systematics biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU granted 26 bachelor’s completions in marine biology and biological oceanography in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
BU granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in conservation biology in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 195 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 5 |
