by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 Eckerd ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,542 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eckerd, ecology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,112 for all ecology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ecology program at Eckerd is $712 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Eckerd College.
The ecology program at Eckerd awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 63 |
| Zoology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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