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

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,176
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,446 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,635 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,954

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,446 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,368 | $60,633 | 7.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 8.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 11.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 14.0 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $51,857 | $27,000 | $37,999 | 69% |
| University of Rhode Island | $48,446 | $20,635 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,920 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $130,480 RI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $56,850 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $45,530 RI, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $80,880 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $76,130 RI, $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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