# St Lawrence University: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Canton, NY. IPEDS 195216, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-lawrence-university/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,443
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,638 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in NY: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (6 colleges, $49,513): -$7,875
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,762

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,638 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,420 | $55,290 | 7.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,008 | $57,713 | 8.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,401 | $79,932 | 11.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,263 | $99,964 | 14.3 years |
| 110k+ | $37,450 | $154,294 | more than 20 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $65,406 | $25,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Stony Brook University | $53,747 | $20,500 | $18,784 | 76% |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | $50,010 | not reported | $18,952 | 66% |
| Siena College | $49,016 | $27,000 | $33,733 | 75% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $44,153 | not reported | $17,156 | 59% |
| St Lawrence University | $41,638 | $26,500 | $28,651 | 79% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $61,210 NY, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $76,990 NY, $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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