Zoology/Animal Biology at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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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| 12 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #11 | $29,303 |
| 13 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #12 | $29,303 |
| 14 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $54,030 | $54,933 | #13 | $30,736 |
| 15 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $53,727 | $48,888 | #20 | $37,633 |
| 16 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $50,701 | $52,528 | #15 | $33,115 |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $50,080 | $52,111 | #16 | $23,888 |
| 18 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $49,480 | $46,895 | #23 | $28,461 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,633 one year after graduating and $53,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055).
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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.