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

San Francisco, CA. IPEDS 122597, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-francisco-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,722 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,000 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Zoology / Animal Biology at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $53,727 | not reported | $16,109 | 83% |
| San Francisco State University | $45,722 | $11,000 | $12,278 | 50% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $38,495 | $20,690 | $13,171 | 49% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $225,230 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $95,220 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, $71,440 CA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $99,230 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, $98,530 CA, $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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