Below are the key facts about graduate study in ecology & systematics biology at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for ecology & systematics biology, ranked #50 out of 148 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in ecology & systematics biology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 195 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 195 master’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for ecology & systematics biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of ecology & systematics biology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology master’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 13 |
BU conferred 195 master’s degrees in epidemiology in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 5 doctoral degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
BU has not been ranked for ecology & systematics biology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU granted 5 doctoral completions in epidemiology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 43 |