Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Master's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 26.13

$66,028Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$88,235Median earnings 4 years after

$93,094Median earnings 5 years after

$66,000Median federal debt

174Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Emory University earn a median of $66,028 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 $66,000, about 100% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology graduates from Emory University make?

The median salary is $66,028 one year after graduation and $93,094 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,000.

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