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

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,264
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,943 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,033 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $43,943): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$258

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,943 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 10.5 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | $54,030 | $18,750 | $20,783 | 48% |
| Texas State University | $43,943 | $25,033 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $41,543 | $17,500 | $21,315 | 84% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $131,900 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $54,260 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $50,130 TX, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $73,280 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $49,100 TX, $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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