# California State University-Fullerton: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Fullerton, CA. IPEDS 110565, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-fullerton/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,110
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,518 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,623 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in CA: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | $64,274 | $13,766 | $14,480 | 63% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $63,525 | $13,750 | $11,531 | 68% |
| University of California-Davis | $62,011 | $19,951 | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-Northridge | $59,940 | $24,250 | $7,021 | 57% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $55,588 | $19,948 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $53,518 | $17,623 | $6,555 | 70% |
| University of California-San Diego | $52,701 | $18,834 | $12,470 | 86% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $51,559 | $17,417 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $50,694 | $12,500 | $16,109 | 83% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $49,821 | $18,887 | $17,890 | 75% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $193,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $66,610 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $71,440 CA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $76,940 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $79,810 CA, $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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