Zoology/Animal Biology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Compares for Zoology/Animal Biology
All 52 colleges reporting zoology/animal biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #1 | $35,618 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #2 | $35,618 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #3 | $35,618 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #4 | $35,618 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #5 | $35,618 |
| 6 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $57,020 | $54,042 | #14 | $24,457 |
| 7 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $55,682 | $62,518 | #6 | $30,931 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #7 | $29,303 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #8 | $29,303 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #9 | $29,303 |
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| 45 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $39,329 | $40,830 | #41 | $24,692 |
| 46 | Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME | $39,302 | $41,768 | #34 | $30,987 |
| 47 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $38,699 | $41,530 | #36 | $24,921 |
| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $38,495 | $35,028 | #52 | $28,565 |
| 49 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $38,440 | $41,252 | #40 | $25,069 |
| 50 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $38,421 | $39,462 | #43 | $22,321 |
| 51 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $36,078 | $38,341 | #46 | $35,130 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,565 one year after graduating and $38,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,095.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.