# Frostburg State University: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Frostburg, MD. IPEDS 162584, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,851
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,434 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$767

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,434 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,129 | $53,489 | 8.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,240 | $53,978 | 8.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,709 | $69,277 | 10.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,727 | $86,996 | 13.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,297 | $102,740 | 15.3 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg State University | $43,434 | $19,500 | $16,715 | 50% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $168,620 MD, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $52,900 MD, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported metro, $107,500 MD, $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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