Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Purdue University
Ranked 7th 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 Purdue University's bachelor's program in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology earn a median $33,078 one year after graduating, rising to $56,473 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% above the national median of $48,574 for this field, ranking 7th 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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