# University of Maryland-College Park: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

College Park, MD. IPEDS 163286, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,375
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,639 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,635 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,239

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,639 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,962 | $12,322 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,051 | $25,172 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,273 | $42,736 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,250 | $75,920 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,691 | $111,035 | 3.8 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $65,639 | $19,635 | $15,678 | 89% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $169,060 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $168,620 MD, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $63,510 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $52,900 MD, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $99,360 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $83,290 MD, $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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