Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Columbia University in the City of New York
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Columbia University in the City of New York graduates earn $74k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all ecology, evolution, systematics, and population biology grad-cert programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in New York (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $73,603 | $87,638 | — | — |
| National Median | $74,010 | — | — | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.