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Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Studies

7,988 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 447 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.0% of ecosystem studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,988 people earned their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. This makes it the 61st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,988
Master’s Degree 1,614
Basic Certificate 412
Associate Degree 217
Graduate Certificate 104
Doctor’s Degree 93
Undergraduate Certificate 4

Earnings of Ecosystem Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ecosystem studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,795
Women 5,193
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 437
Black or African American 191
Hispanic or Latino 1,023
White 5,335
International Students 240
Other Races/Ethnicities 762
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There are 447 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
377 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UCSB. About 69% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
268 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 66% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
188 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from CU - Boulder. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#4

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
180 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Cruz is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UC Santa Cruz. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
142 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

142 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 58% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
128 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UVM. About 76% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
108 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from WWU. Of these students, 75% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

107 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 73% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
101 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UCF. Of these students, 59% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
100 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UW - Madison. About 79% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
98 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from U of U. About 46% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
97 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from Appalachian State. About 71% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
84 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 33% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
83 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UCSD. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
83 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from SDSU. About 61% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
80 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stockton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from Stockton State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#18

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
75 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#19

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
74 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from Texas A&M College Station. About 72% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

70 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ecosystem studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in ecosystem studies from UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecosystem studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Environmental Science 8,016
General Natural Resources Conservation 1,493
Other Conservation & Research 117

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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