# Brigham Young University: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,143
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,078 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,459 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,678

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,078 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | 4.6 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $61,078 | $10,459 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah State University | $49,758 | not reported | $14,936 | 59% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $107,330 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $119,430 UT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,900 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $52,960 UT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $67,200 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $78,850 UT, $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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