Ecology
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 47,757 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2026
    Ecology

    About

    Are you someone who wants to protect the environment? Do you see yourself working to conserve natural resources? What about investigating biodiversity?

    The Ecology program from the College of Science and Mathematics' Department of Biological Sciences prepares students for a variety of career pathways.

    An Ecology degree from Augusta University offers an experience like no other. With it, you can pursue advanced degrees or move directly into a job in ecology or other environmental fields.

    Disciplines

    College of Science and Mathematics

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Please submit an application first, then send all additional documents to us. (Do not send accompanying documents to us if you have not submitted an application first.)
    • Pay the $55 non-refundable application processing fee.
    • Please make sure that you submit your application and additional documents prior to the assigned application deadline. (Your application will be incomplete if you submit documents after the application deadline.)
    Transcripts:

    High school (secondary school) transcripts from each and every institution must be submitted for review. If your high school is outside of the United States and not accredited by a U.S. Regional Association of Colleges and Schools, we recommend (not required) that you use a "course-by-course" (not document-by-document) evaluation service to ensure that your transcript is evaluated properly. 

    College transcripts from each institution attended during high school must be submitted for review. If you have attended college after high school graduation, you are not eligible to be a First-Year applicant and should submit a Transfer application. If your college is outside of the United States and not accredited by a U.S. Regional Association of Colleges and Schools, we require that you use an evaluation service that does a "course by course" evaluation to ensure that your transcript is evaluated properly (if you do not submit, your application will be incomplete).

    Student Finances and Visas

    Students that plan to enroll as part of an F1 program must submit documentation to the International and Postdoctoral Services Office (IPSO) through the AU International system. We recommend that students start the application process and submit additional documentation for the Form I-20 at least 90 days prior to the start of their intended semester to allow sufficient processing time for both admissions and visa documents.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 78

    Career

    Graduates from the Ecology program can work in jobs including ecologist or environmental scientist, or continue their academic journey by entering a graduate program.

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental scientists and specialists have a median salary of $76,530 per year.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 55

    How to Apply

    At Augusta University, you notice your life changing from day one. You discover classes that challenge you, meet faculty members who inspire you, and dive into work that fulfills you. You make friends from around the city, the country, and the world. And thanks to all those hands-on, real-world opportunities that we’re known for, you grow more skillful, knowledgeable, curious, and confident every day.

    We invite you to join JagNation and experience a real education for your real life.

    Any individual who applies for admission to Augusta University shall pay a non-refundable application fee. Please note that for Health Science, Graduate, and Professional programs, you must be on track or have completed requirements in accordance with the specific program. If you do not meet pre-requisites and are applying for regular admission, please select the appropriate degree seeking category.

    An incoming freshman is any senior in high school or a student who has finished high school and has not attended another college since high school.

    Ecology
    Augusta University
    Augusta University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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