# Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $50,400 across 62 colleges (middle half $45,323–$53,518); median federal debt $23,480
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Ecology: median $52,473 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists | 6% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| Animal Caretakers | 4% | $35,360 | 12.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 3% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Construction Managers | 2% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Environmental Scientists And Specialists, Including Health | 2% | $82,220 | 6.1% |
| Registered Nurses | 2% | $97,550 | 5.6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $54,553 (10) | $61,101 (141) |
| CT | $52,766 (7) | — |
| FL | $43,683 (5) | — |
| MN | $45,822 (3) | — |
| NJ | $47,553 (3) | — |
| NY | $49,513 (6) | — |
| SC | $45,323 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Chico (CA): $64,274
2. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $63,525
3. University of California-Davis (CA): $62,011
4. California State University-Northridge (CA): $59,940
5. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $55,588
6. California State University-Fullerton (CA): $53,518
7. University of California-San Diego (CA): $52,701
8. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $51,559
9. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $50,694
10. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $49,821
11. Eckerd College (FL): $48,631
12. Nova Southeastern University (FL): $45,287

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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