Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Graduate certificate · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$73,603Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,199Median earnings 4 years after
$93,156Median earnings 5 years after
$87,000Median federal debt
111Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $73,603 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $95,414 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,327–$120,944). Median debt is $87,000, about 118% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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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 $73,603 one year after graduation and $93,156 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $87,000.

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