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 U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $26,034. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,412 for all ecology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, ecology students borrow a median amount of $19,375 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 University of Idaho.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in ecology from U of I. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
| General Biology | 20 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 14 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
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