by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ecology Evolution Systematics Population Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their ecology evolution systematics population biology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their ecology evolution systematics population biology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose ecology evolution systematics population biology graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Bemidji State University the top school for ecology evolution systematics population biology graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public institution. After graduating, ecology evolution systematics population biology degree recipients from Bemidji State University typically earn about $54,285 annually.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the highest-paying schools for ecology evolution systematics population biology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Ecology Evolution Systematics Population Biology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $54,829 a year early in their careers.
Iowa State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ecology evolution systematics population biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. After graduating, ecology evolution systematics population biology degree recipients from Iowa State University typically earn about $45,407 annually.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ecology evolution systematics population biology schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. After graduating, ecology evolution systematics population biology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University typically earn about $42,896 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their ecology evolution systematics population biology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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