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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at University of California - Santa Barbara

84 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
The Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of California - Santa Barbara.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.

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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Degrees Available at UCSB

UCSB Ecology Rankings

UCSB was ranked #28 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 #6 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid) 22
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (With Aid) 24
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) 25
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k) 26
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k) 27
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools 28
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) 29
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduate Degree Schools 30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k) 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k) 35
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k) 36
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 39
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 39
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 39
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k) 42
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates 43
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 44
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Colleges for Veterans 46
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates 46
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 47
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k) 49
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates 65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 85
Highest Paid Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Graduates 96
Best Value Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 123

Popularity of Ecology at UCSB

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCSB. This makes it the #88 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2021, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Ecology Graduates from UCSB Make?

$26,780 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $26,780. This is higher than $26,412, which is the national median for all ecology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Ecology Graduates from UCSB Have?

$12,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Ecology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, ecology students borrow a median amount of $12,500 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.

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Ecology Student Diversity at UCSB

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.

UCSB Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from UCSB. About 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in ecology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 12

UCSB Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Program

All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ecology from UCSB in 2021 were women.

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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 - Santa Barbara with a master's in ecology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 377
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 65
Pharmacology & Toxicology 49
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 41

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