by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, ecology students borrow a median amount of $23,040 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 Western Washington University.
Of the 20 ecology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 57 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 32 |
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