# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,741
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,226 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,226 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,259 | $57,677 | 16.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 17.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 19.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | more than 20 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $44,226 | $25,000 | $21,279 | 67% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $152,730 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $55,700 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $59,400 CO, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $84,240 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $83,300 CO, $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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