# Berry College: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Mount Berry, GA. IPEDS 139144, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/berry-college/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,258
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,958 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,569 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,757

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,958 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,189 | $74,575 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,935 | $69,434 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,283 | $79,060 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,665 | $84,726 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,116 | $115,276 | 7.5 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry College | $48,958 | $24,569 | $22,320 | 70% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Rome, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Rome, GA, $52,420 GA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported Rome, GA, $66,210 GA, $76,780 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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