Bachelor in Ecology (Bachelor's)

Tuition costs 40,560 USD per year.

Students study how organisms interact with each other and with whole systems and non-biological parts of their environments. They also study biogeochemistry, nutrient cycles, ecosystem resilience, community and habitat dynamics, decomposition, and evolutionary ecology.

This training applies to ecological research on landscapes, marine and aquatic systems, and changes in ecosystems over time. It also supports work on organism interactions, disturbance, succession, and paleoecology.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college in Sterling, Kansas. Campus life includes student activities, chapel, cafeteria meals and opportunities to connect with professors, coaches and other members of the college community. Students may study on campus or online, giving the college a structure that supports both traditional and remote degree pathways.

Academic offerings include majors, minors and online degree programs, supported by academic support services. The college describes its programs as rigorous and connects academic study with its mission of developing creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. Students interested in creative fields may request an audition or portfolio review. Personal visits can also include meetings with professors or the career services office.

International students should know that Sterling’s campus experience is shaped by its Christian mission and includes chapel, offered most Wednesday and Friday mornings. A typical campus visit lasts three to four hours and may include a guided tour, a meeting with an Enrollment Services Counselor, discussions about admissions, scholarships and financial aid, and a meal in the cafeteria. Virtual visits are available through Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at designated Central Time appointments. Sterling College is located at 125 West Cooper in Sterling, Kansas.