# Delaware Valley University: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Doylestown, PA. IPEDS 211981, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/delaware-valley-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,287
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,575 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,400 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,626

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,575 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,896 | $93,058 | 19.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,118 | $94,002 | 19.7 years |
| 48-75k | $24,746 | $105,171 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $28,104 | $119,442 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $32,804 | $139,417 | more than 20 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | $40,575 | $26,400 | $28,278 | 56% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $172,900 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $137,900 PA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $60,630 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $54,950 PA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $134,090 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $78,540 PA, $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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