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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Michigan State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
How Much Do Ecology Graduates from Michigan State Make?
Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $26,376. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
How Much Student Debt Do Ecology Graduates from Michigan State Have?
Student Debt of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, ecology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,112 for all ecology majors across the country.
Ecology Student Diversity at Michigan State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Michigan State University.
Michigan State Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from Michigan State. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in ecology.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
38
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
6
Michigan State Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of ecology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University with a master's in ecology.
by our College Data Analytics Team
