# University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Waterbury, CT. IPEDS 436818, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,618
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,471 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,750 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $69,471): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25,270

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,471 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,604 | $24,489 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 2.8 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $69,471 | $23,750 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $69,471 | $23,750 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $69,471 | $23,750 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $69,471 | $23,750 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $69,471 | $23,750 | $16,403 | 65% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $62,360 CT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $77,300 CT, $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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