Zoology/Animal Biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 27 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $44,201 | $44,461 | #30 | $27,491 |
| 28 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $43,943 | $44,677 | #27 | $22,264 |
| 29 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $43,434 | $38,118 | #49 | $29,851 |
| 30 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $43,207 | $42,451 | #32 | $23,366 |
| 31 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $42,941 | $45,635 | #26 | $28,509 |
| 32 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $42,883 | $45,763 | #25 | $28,071 |
| 33 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY | $42,505 | $40,456 | #42 | — |
Other Zoology/Animal Biology Credentials at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,661 | — | — |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,366 one year after graduating and $43,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.