# Miami University-Oxford: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Oxford, OH. IPEDS 204024, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/miami-university-oxford/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,071
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,883 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,562 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in OH: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (9 colleges, $55,352): -$12,469
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,318

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,883 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,015 | $65,982 | 8.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,193 | $74,955 | 10.1 years |
| 48-75k | $23,806 | $98,081 | 13.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,048 | $119,678 | 16.1 years |
| 110k+ | $31,431 | $129,496 | 17.4 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $55,352 | $25,210 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $55,352 | $25,210 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $55,352 | $25,210 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $55,352 | $25,210 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $55,352 | $25,210 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $55,352 | $25,210 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Ohio State University | $45,501 | $24,800 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $42,883 | $23,562 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $35,875 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $164,300 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $48,510 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $51,080 OH, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $98,550 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $74,550 OH, $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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