Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Bachelor's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 26.13

$23,846Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,250Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Western Michigan University earn a median of $23,846 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 $26,250, about 110% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$29,318$25,000
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 Western Michigan University make?

The median salary is $23,846 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,250.

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