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. Also, learn how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
UC Davis was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UC Davis. This makes it the #38 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $24,504. This is less than $26,412, which is the national median of all ecology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
How Much Student Debt Do Ecology Graduates from UC Davis Have?
Student Debt of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, ecology students borrow a median amount of $19,951 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.
UC Davis Ecology Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Davis.
UC Davis Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program
The ecology program at UC Davis awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in ecology.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
7
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
9
White
14
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
6
UC Davis Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in ecology from UC Davis. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in ecology.
by our College Data Analytics Team
