Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Doctoral degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,183Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Michigan State University earn a median of $76,183. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $97,173 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,290–$126,513).

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Doctoral degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$54,714—

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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 $76,183.

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