Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 26.13

$70,479Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,565Median earnings 4 years after
$87,937Median earnings 5 years after
$59,608Median federal debt
221Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Boston University earn a median of $70,479 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 $59,608, about 85% of first-year earnings.

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Harvard University
Cambridge
$142,377$63,553
Tufts University
Medford
$55,795$62,600
Northeastern University
Boston
$39,255—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $70,479 one year after graduation and $87,937 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $59,608.

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