Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Bachelor's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 26.13

$29,318Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,159Median earnings 4 years after
$53,932Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Michigan State University earn a median of $29,318 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 $25,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$23,846$26,250
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$22,844$15,242

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,318 one year after graduation and $53,932 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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