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Bachelor's-2% vs national median91 grads tracked

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at University of Alabama

Ranked 27th of 45 bachelor's programs in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,296
middle 50%: $21,550 – $32,590
Median · 5 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $33,485 – $62,075
Median · 10 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $41,920 – $73,321

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology earn a median $26,296 one year after graduating, rising to $55,464 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $48,574 for this field, ranking 27th of 45 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,751 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Arizona (The)
$49,650 · 5 yrs out
Bemidji State University
$49,627 · 5 yrs out
Texas A & M University at Galveston
$48,701 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$48,624 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$48,574 · 5 yrs out
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$47,540 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$46,625 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
$46,497 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out

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