# University of Dayton: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Dayton, OH. IPEDS 202480, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dayton/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,609
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,448 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,048

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,448 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,736 | $91,291 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $21,595 | $90,699 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $24,155 | $101,451 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $26,871 | $112,858 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $33,731 | $141,670 | 7.9 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | $53,448 | $23,000 | $29,533 | 80% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $134,800 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $50,660 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $51,080 OH, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $62,460 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $63,160 OH, $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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