Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Doctoral Degree

Location: Chapel Hill, NC•In-State Tuition: $8,989•Out-of-State Tuition: $39,330•Admission Rate: 19%•Avg SAT: 1454
Median Earnings (1yr)
$80,276
69th percentile
Sample Size
34
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates earn $80k, placing them in the 69th percentile of all ecology, evolution, systematics, and population biology doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology doctoral's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$80,276———
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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill, approximately 20% 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.