Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SHU compares to other colleges that offer ecology & systematics biology.
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During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of ecology & systematics biology master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ecology & systematics biology majors at Sacred Heart University.
The ecology & systematics biology program at SHU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 15 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 5 |
SHU awarded 15 degrees in epidemiology and biostatistics in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
SHU granted 5 degrees in marine biology and biological oceanography in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).