by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Ecology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,229 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RWU, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Roger Williams University.
Of the 35 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from RWU, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
View All Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.
