# Eckerd College: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Saint Petersburg, FL. IPEDS 133492, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eckerd-college/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,980
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,631 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in FL: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd College | $48,631 | $27,000 | $38,071 | 66% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $45,287 | $23,549 | $30,371 | 63% |
| The University of Tampa | $43,683 | $26,705 | $36,211 | 64% |
| Florida Southern College | $43,549 | $23,250 | $28,551 | 71% |
| University of Miami | $42,932 | $16,500 | $37,244 | 84% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,010 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $112,220 FL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $49,180 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $48,700 FL, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $61,690 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $51,130 FL, $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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