by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in ecology & systematics biology at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 8 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for ecology & systematics biology, placing at #2 out of 148 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools | 2 of 148 |
| Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in California | 1 of 14 |
The following degree levels are granted in ecology & systematics biology at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 1 master’s degree in ecology & systematics biology.
USC has not been ranked for ecology & systematics biology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in ecology & systematics biology from USC identified as women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology master’s degree graduates at USC were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC conferred 1 master’s completion in marine biology and biological oceanography recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 15 doctoral degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for ecology & systematics biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC conferred 8 doctoral completions in marine biology and biological oceanography in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
USC granted 6 doctoral completions in epidemiology recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
USC conferred 1 doctoral completion in evolutionary biology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2 |