Associate39 grads tracked
Zoology/Animal Biology at Portland Community College
Ranked 1st of 1 associate programs in Zoology/Animal Biology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,953
middle 50%: $28,722 – $38,967
Median · 5 years out
$44,398
middle 50%: $31,905 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Zoology/Animal Biology (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Portland Community College's associate program in Zoology/Animal Biology earn a median $32,953 one year after graduating, rising to $44,398 by year five. Figures are based on 39 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
10 yrs
≈ $11,523 total interest
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