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

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,469
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,888 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,875 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,313

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,888 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | 18.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | more than 20 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $41,888 | $17,875 | $14,971 | 61% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $182,480 WA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $60,800 WA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported metro, $83,780 WA, $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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