Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Master's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

CIP 26.13

$50,266Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,412Median earnings 4 years after
$67,025Median earnings 5 years after
$34,436Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $50,266 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,527 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,410–$110,761). Median debt is $34,436, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology graduates from University of California-San Diego make?

The median salary is $50,266 one year after graduation and $67,025 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,436.

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