# Texas A&M University-College Station: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

College Station, TX. IPEDS 228723, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-aandm-university-college-station/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,770
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,453 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,461 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,947

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,453 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,784 | $55,099 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,317 | $57,396 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,435 | $75,145 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $26,520 | $114,301 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,660 | $132,145 | 10.2 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $51,368 | $18,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $46,453 | $23,461 | $21,315 | 84% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $99,780 College Station-Bryan, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $34,690 College Station-Bryan, TX, $50,130 TX, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported College Station-Bryan, TX, $68,620 TX, $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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