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

Stillwater, OK. IPEDS 207388, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,923
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,126 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,726

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,126 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,243 | $52,645 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 5.1 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | $53,126 | $25,000 | $17,447 | 68% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $112,260 OK, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $47,850 OK, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $71,270 OK, $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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