# Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/zoology-animal-biology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $44,201 across 52 colleges (middle half $41,343–$54,030); median federal debt $24,393
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Zoology: median $42,771 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Caretakers | 8% | $35,360 | 12.1% |
| Veterinary Technologists And Technicians | 7% | $47,380 | 9.4% |
| Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 4% | $38,150 | 9.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 3% | not reported | — |
| Biological Scientists | 3% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 2% | $35,230 | 2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $45,722 (3) | — |
| CT | $69,471 (5) | — |
| ME | $39,302 (3) | — |
| NY | $40,755 (3) | — |
| OH | $55,352 (9) | — |
| TX | $43,943 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $53,727
2. San Francisco State University (CA): $45,722
3. University of Florida (FL): $41,961
4. Liberty University (VA): $41,103
5. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $38,495

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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