by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 15% of the country for ecology & systematics biology. Specifically, it ranked #44 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 166 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
Ecology & Systematics Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $35,013 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, ecology & systematics biology students borrow a median amount of $18,887 in student loans. This is higher than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of ecology & systematics biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of ecology & systematics biology master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz 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 California-Santa Cruz 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a doctoral in ecology & systematics biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ecology & systematics biology majors at University of California-Santa Cruz.
This ecology & systematics biology program at UC Santa Cruz breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 95 |
| Ecology | 71 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 11 |
UC Santa Cruz granted 95 completions in marine biology and biological oceanography in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
UC Santa Cruz conferred 71 degrees in ecology recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
UC Santa Cruz awarded 11 degrees in ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology, other in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).