Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Eastern Illinois University
Ranked 3rd of 45 bachelor's programs in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Eastern Illinois University's bachelor's program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology earn a median $38,692 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% above the national median of $48,574 for this field, ranking 3rd 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.
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