# University of Connecticut-Avery Point: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Groton, CT. IPEDS 436827, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-avery-point/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,882
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,766 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,798 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in CT: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (7 colleges, $52,766): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,366

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,766 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,996 | $39,133 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $8,371 | $36,414 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,221 | $48,811 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,706 | $81,371 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,757 | $94,643 | 6.3 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut College | $62,925 | $25,979 | $36,175 | 82% |
| University of Connecticut | $52,766 | $26,798 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $52,766 | $26,798 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $52,766 | $26,798 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $52,766 | $26,798 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $52,766 | $26,798 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of New Haven | $45,115 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $217,480 Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $64,600 Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, $62,360 CT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, $73,860 CT, $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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