We know that choosing the right degree is complex. One particularly important factor in this process is determining the financial commitment you will have to make to complete a program, and which one gives you the best return on your investment once you graduate. Of course, it's also essential to investigate scholarships and financial aid to offset tuition. Here are the typical costs for an evolutionary biology degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 9,257 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

10% above average compared to other degrees

$ 26,767 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

33% above average compared to other degrees

$ 49,617 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

53% above average compared to other degrees

What do evolutionary biology graduates earn?

Evolutionary biology students make an average of $65,768 per year after graduation. This is 2% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

24% of evolutionary biology graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is high compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 65,768 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Bottom 39% of degrees

24%
% of people underpaid in 2019

15% above average compared to other degrees

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