Zoology/Animal Biology at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State 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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| 34 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $42,474 | $47,688 | #22 | $23,031 |
| 35 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $41,961 | $44,662 | #28 | $23,809 |
| 36 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $41,888 | $38,528 | #45 | $28,469 |
| 37 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $41,768 | $44,040 | #31 | $26,801 |
| 38 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $41,543 | $42,237 | #33 | $31,485 |
| 39 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $41,343 | $38,081 | #50 | $22,268 |
| 40 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $41,103 | $37,428 | #51 | $23,988 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,801 one year after graduating and $41,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, Michigan State University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Michigan State University · Methodology
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.