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. In addition, we cover how UWF ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $22,677. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWF, ecology students borrow a median amount of $20,731 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ecology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,112.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at The University of West Florida.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in ecology from UWF. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 148 |
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