Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU compares to other colleges that offer ecology & systematics biology.
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During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in ecology & systematics biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, ecology & systematics biology graduates take on a median debt of $31,455 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of ecology & systematics biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ecology & systematics biology majors at Western Michigan University.
The ecology & systematics biology program at WMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 5 |
WMU awarded 5 completions in aquatic biology/limnology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).