# University of Vermont: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Burlington, VT. IPEDS 231174, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,321
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,421 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,780

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,421 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,127 | $45,843 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $13,373 | $55,097 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $14,339 | $59,077 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $20,926 | $86,215 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $25,775 | $106,193 | no earnings gain |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | $38,421 | $23,250 | $19,343 | 79% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $129,150 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $131,290 VT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,190 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $51,190 VT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $79,620 VT, $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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