U.S. median for this major: $44,201.
College Scorecard field of study; 59 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% 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 $28,073. College Scorecard.
SWT 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 SWT'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 | $12,715 | $56,073 | 5.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 5.7 years |
| $48–75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 5.8 years |
| $75–110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 8.5 years |
| $110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 10.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (37% 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 ($43,943) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,427 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Tarleton State University | $54,030 | $18,750 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 2 | Texas State University | $43,943 | $25,033 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $41,543 | $17,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
3 more Texas 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 SWT, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About SWT
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,906
- Full cost breakdown · all 76 majors · overview
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SWT Zoology / Animal Biology questions
How much do SWT Zoology / Animal Biology graduates earn?
Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Texas State University earn a median $43,943 four years after graduating and $22,264 one year after. The U.S. median for Zoology / Animal Biology graduates across 52 colleges is $44,201.
How much debt do SWT Zoology / Animal Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Texas State University is $25,033, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,393.
Is SWT a good school for Zoology / Animal Biology in Texas?
On pay, Zoology / Animal Biology graduates of Texas State University earn $43,943 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Texas colleges ($43,943) and $258 below the U.S. median ($44,201). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SWT rank for Zoology / Animal Biology in Texas?
Of 3 Texas colleges reporting Zoology / Animal Biology graduate earnings, Texas State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Tarleton State University at $54,030.
What jobs do Zoology / Animal Biology graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $131,900 in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and zoologists and wildlife biologists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Texas State University Zoology / Animal Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).