Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Doctoral degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 26.13

$80,276Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$113,327Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$43,008Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $80,276 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $97,173 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,290–$126,513). Median debt is $43,008, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $80,276 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $43,008.

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