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

Denton, TX. IPEDS 227216, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-texas/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,681
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,368 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$968

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,368 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,311 | $53,430 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,668 | $54,979 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,473 | $62,813 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,576 | $84,960 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,943 | $99,573 | 5.6 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $51,368 | $18,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $46,453 | $23,461 | $21,315 | 84% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $45,750 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $50,130 TX, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $68,620 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $68,620 TX, $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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