University of California-Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara, CA

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

at University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $26,780/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $13,825/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $60,399 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$36,776/yr

Starting Salary

$26,780

Finish Rate

85.3%

$36,776/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $13,825/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $22,951/yr)

4 Years Total

$147,104

Typical Debt

$13,993

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,099

What You'd Really Pay

$60,399

That's about $159/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$267,800

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$60,399

Salary Boost

+-11%

Ahead After 10 Years

$207,401

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost38.3/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.