Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology programs in California
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University, Chico | Chico | $64,274 | $13,766 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona | $63,525 | $13,750 |
| 3 | University of California, Davis | Davis | $62,011 | $19,951 |
| 4 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | $59,940 | $24,250 |
| 5 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $55,588 | $19,948 |
| 6 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | $53,518 | $17,623 |
| 7 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $52,701 | $18,834 |
| 8 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $51,559 | $17,417 |
| 9 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $50,694 | $12,500 |
| 10 | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | $49,821 | $18,887 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.