Zoology/Animal Biology at Friends University
Wichita, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Friends University graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Friends University 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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| 42 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $40,575 | $41,265 | #39 | $27,287 |
| 43 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $40,174 | $38,237 | #48 | $26,398 |
| 44 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $39,677 | $41,286 | #38 | $25,303 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Friends University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,063 | $54,090 | #258 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $70,999 | — | #108 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,701 | $54,393 | #643 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,387 | $34,522 | #163 of 660 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $54,539 | — |
| Psychology | $48,375 | $32,760 | #630 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,032 | $46,313 | #491 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,940 | $24,870 | #574 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $41,734 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Friends University zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,692 one year after graduating and $39,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Friends University rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, Friends University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at Friends University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.