# University of Hawaii at Manoa: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141574, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,820
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,500 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,458 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in HI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,900

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,500 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,675 | $47,290 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,246 | $54,250 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,469 | $64,098 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,760 | $83,107 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,562 | $99,950 | 10.2 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $46,500 | $25,458 | $15,664 | 64% |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $39,528 | $23,500 | $11,856 | 48% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $111,940 Urban Honolulu, HI, $107,810 HI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $50,000 Urban Honolulu, HI, $48,770 HI, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $65,740 Urban Honolulu, HI, $65,740 HI, $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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