U.S. median for this major: $44,201.
College Scorecard field of study; 62 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 62% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,393.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,322. College Scorecard.
Canisius University Zoology / Animal Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Zoology / Animal Biology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Canisius University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,781 | $52,786 | 9.5 years |
| $30–48k | $12,404 | $51,229 | 9.2 years |
| $48–75k | $16,151 | $66,704 | 12.0 years |
| $75–110k | $21,341 | $88,138 | 15.9 years |
| $110k+ | $24,170 | $99,822 | 18.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (63% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Zoology / Animal Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($40,174) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $5,541 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Zoology / Animal Biology at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Zoology / Animal Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | $42,505 | — | $18,952 | 66% |
| 2 | State University of New York at Oswego | $40,755 | $24,688 | $16,236 | 60% |
| 3 | Canisius University | $40,174 | $25,000 | $17,940 | 66% |
2 more New York colleges offer Zoology / Animal Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Zoology / Animal Biology graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Biological Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Canisius University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Canisius University
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,681
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at Canisius University
- Biology$48,104
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Canisius University Zoology / Animal Biology questions
How much do Canisius University Zoology / Animal Biology graduates earn?
Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Canisius University earn a median $40,174 four years after graduating and $26,398 one year after. The U.S. median for Zoology / Animal Biology graduates across 52 colleges is $44,201.
How much debt do Canisius University Zoology / Animal Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Canisius University is $25,000, about 62% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,393.
Is Canisius University a good school for Zoology / Animal Biology in New York?
On pay, Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Canisius University earn $40,174 four years out, $581 below the median for the same major across 3 New York colleges ($40,755) and $4,027 below the U.S. median ($44,201). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Canisius University rank for Zoology / Animal Biology in New York?
Of 3 New York colleges reporting Zoology / Animal Biology graduate earnings, Canisius University ranks 3rd. The highest is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at $42,505.
What jobs do Zoology / Animal Biology graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $139,570 in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and zoologists and wildlife biologists.
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Cite this: “Canisius University Zoology / Animal Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/canisius-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).