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

Ogden, UT. IPEDS 230782, CIP 26.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/weber-state-university/majors/zoology-animal-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,461
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,480 (U.S. median for this major: $44,201 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,039 (U.S. median $24,393)
- Rank in UT: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,279

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.69 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,480 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,796 | $36,563 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,300 | $38,927 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $10,157 | $47,636 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,596 | $59,075 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $14,300 | $67,067 | 6.2 years |

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

## Zoology / Animal Biology at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $57,020 | not reported | $15,564 | 81% |
| Weber State University | $49,480 | $20,039 | $10,258 | 46% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $108,890 Ogden, UT, $119,430 UT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $51,780 Ogden, UT, $52,960 UT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $72,160 Ogden, UT, $73,920 UT, $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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