Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,714
5th percentile
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all ecology, evolution, systematics, and population biology doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$54,714
National Median$70,670

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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, approximately 18% 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.