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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$53,518Median year-4 earnings

$17,623Median federal debt

10Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1California State University, ChicoChico · $13,766 federal debt$64,274 2California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $13,750 federal debt$63,525 3University of California, DavisDavis · $19,951 federal debt$62,011 4California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · $24,250 federal debt$59,940 5California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · $19,948 federal debt$55,588 6California State University, FullertonFullerton · $17,623 federal debt$53,518 7University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $18,834 federal debt$52,701 8University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $17,417 federal debt$51,559 9University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $12,500 federal debt$50,694 10University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · $18,887 federal debt$49,821

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $113,530
Middle 50% wage range: $86,090–$154,150
State employment: 11,880
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,770–$189,710

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $129,150
Middle 50% wage range: $99,550–$177,180
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$250,700

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

19-1031Conservation Scientists

State median wage: $79,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,310–$104,990
State employment: 2,110
Projected growth: +5.3%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $53,650–$132,060

19-1023Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

State median wage: $98,530
Middle 50% wage range: $75,250–$168,170
State employment: 2,210
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $58,380–$177,760

25-1053Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $108,290
Middle 50% wage range: $78,070–$135,790
State employment: 300
Projected growth: +2.7%
Annual openings: 600

10th–90th percentile: $65,250–$168,810

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $165,110
Middle 50% wage range: $99,960–$357,220
State employment: 17,350
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,510–$381,560

19-1041Epidemiologists

State median wage: $110,760
Middle 50% wage range: $86,310–$133,970
State employment: 1,480
Projected growth: +18.7%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $71,910–$168,220

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	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.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology in California

What do Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,518 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,623 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California State University, Chico has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.