# University of North Carolina Wilmington: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Wilmington, NC. IPEDS 199218, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,303
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,812 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,389 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,588

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,812 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,778 | $45,699 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,572 | $53,305 | 8.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,378 | $73,683 | 11.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,046 | $101,955 | 16.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $108,430 | 17.2 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $39,812 | $20,389 | $20,109 | 71% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $166,910 Wilmington, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $62,960 Wilmington, NC, $61,720 NC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Wilmington, NC, $64,460 NC, $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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