# Coastal Carolina University: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Conway, SC. IPEDS 218724, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coastal-carolina-university/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,838
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,323 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $45,323): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,077

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,323 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,563 | $40,643 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,292 | $43,741 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,938 | $54,987 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,350 | $69,488 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,219 | $85,931 | 7.3 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $55,093 | $18,896 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $45,323 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| College of Charleston | $42,466 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $131,140 SC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $53,040 SC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $52,310 SC, $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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