Overview

Program in Ecology / Program in Ecology is located in San Diego, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	16
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73

Applied

26

Accepted

15

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	May 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Resum&,e or curriculum vitae, 2 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Resume or curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

47

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.38%
Black or African American	2.13%
White or Caucasian	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	8.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	12.77%

Gender

Male (34%)

Female (65%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Conservation and restoration ecology, coastal and marine ecology, global change and ecosystem ecology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	4,000,000

Location & Contact

Address 5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA  92182
United States

Contact Walter Oechel
Phone: 619-594-5200

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