Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA

CIP 26.13

$34,838Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,940Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,335Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $34,838 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,842 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,007–$64,274). Median debt is $20,335, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$40,875$23,000
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$35,436$17,750
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$35,110$17,387
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$34,764—
University of California-Davis
Davis
$32,161$19,591
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$31,088$18,367
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$29,258$12,750
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
$25,810$17,589
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$18,728$17,417

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $34,838 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,335.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.