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

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$43,683Median year-4 earnings

$23,549Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

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

1Eckerd CollegeSaint Petersburg · $27,000 federal debt$48,631 2Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · $23,549 federal debt$45,287 3The University of TampaTampa · $26,705 federal debt$43,683 4Florida Southern CollegeLakeland · $23,250 federal debt$43,549 5University of MiamiCoral Gables · $16,500 federal debt$42,932

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

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: $83,780
Middle 50% wage range: $54,000–$107,120
State employment: 1,920
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $43,680–$119,540

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $57,140
Middle 50% wage range: $55,560–$75,070
State employment: 2,020
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $51,670–$92,580

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $112,220
Middle 50% wage range: $77,150–$165,110
State employment: 4,370
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $62,660–$216,330

19-1031Conservation Scientists

State median wage: $51,130
Middle 50% wage range: $40,830–$72,820
State employment: 950
Projected growth: +5.3%
Annual openings: 2,100

10th–90th percentile: $37,110–$98,360

19-1023Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

State median wage: $52,750
Middle 50% wage range: $45,690–$65,170
State employment: 1,400
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $39,900–$97,660

25-1053Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,830
Middle 50% wage range: $71,980–$82,190
State employment: 80
Projected growth: +2.7%
Annual openings: 600

10th–90th percentile: $62,140–$100,900

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $91,900
Middle 50% wage range: $90,650–$160,640
State employment: 80
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $62,810–$174,990

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $88,710
Middle 50% wage range: $63,670–$201,280
State employment: 8,500
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $60,300–$305,230

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; 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	Eckerd College	Saint Petersburg	$48,631	$27,000
2	Nova Southeastern University	Fort Lauderdale	$45,287	$23,549
3	The University of Tampa	Tampa	$43,683	$26,705
4	Florida Southern College	Lakeland	$43,549	$23,250
5	University of Miami	Coral Gables	$42,932	$16,500

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 Florida

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $43,683 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,549 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Eckerd College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.