# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Zoology / Animal Biology (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,888
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,080 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,872 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,879

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,080 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 9.2 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $50,080 | $24,872 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Carroll University | $39,677 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $136,990 Madison, WI, $128,890 WI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,750 Madison, WI, $51,750 WI, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $70,410 Madison, WI, $68,370 WI, $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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