# Bemidji State University: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Bemidji, MN. IPEDS 173124, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bemidji-state-university/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,521
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,822 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,626 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $45,822): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,578

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,822 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,073 | $43,818 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,207 | $44,400 | 5.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,201 | $53,074 | 6.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,857 | $68,978 | 9.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,940 | $86,739 | 11.4 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $50,106 | $24,000 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Bemidji State University | $45,822 | $28,626 | $15,261 | 48% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $44,386 | $26,500 | $13,529 | 40% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $136,450 MN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $48,130 MN, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $71,280 MN, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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