by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with ecology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ecology majors, WUSTL came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from WUSTL in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 137 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 70 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 32 |
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