Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 26.13

$78,660Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$108,698Median earnings 4 years after

$102,686Median earnings 5 years after

$74,333Median federal debt

206Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $78,660 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 $74,333, about 94% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $78,660 one year after graduation and $102,686 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $74,333.

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