Bachelor's+5% vs national median228 grads tracked
Zoology/Animal Biology at Weber State University
Ranked 13th of 36 bachelor's programs in Zoology/Animal Biology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,083
middle 50%: $23,897 – $43,948
Median · 5 years out
$55,150
middle 50%: $35,892 – $74,558
Median · 10 years out
$91,987
middle 50%: $63,610 – $212,906
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Zoology/Animal Biology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Zoology and animal biology graduates earn $34k in year one. Salary levels increase significantly to $92k by year ten.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.5 yrs
≈ $9,257 total interest
Same major at other universities
Miami University
$61,273 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$60,404 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$59,074 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$56,620 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$56,198 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$54,821 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$52,734 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$52,554 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$51,365 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Weber State University
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$110,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,515 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,903 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$101,750 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$98,186 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$97,476 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Bachelor's)
$96,310 · 5 yrs out
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Bachelor's)
$96,310 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Associate)
$96,023 · 5 yrs out
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