by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz highly for ecology & systematics biology, ranked #73 out of 132 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 73 of 132 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in California | 11 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in ecology & systematics biology at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 166 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering ecology & systematics biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $35,013 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, ecology & systematics biology students borrow a median amount of $18,887 in student loans. This is higher than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UC Santa Cruz conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in marine biology and biological oceanography recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
UC Santa Cruz granted 71 bachelor’s completions in ecology in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
Graduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 8 |
