Zoology/Animal Biology at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon 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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| 23 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $45,501 | $48,556 | #21 | $29,996 |
| 24 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $44,424 | $46,300 | #24 | $29,359 |
| 25 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $44,226 | $41,360 | #37 | $27,741 |
| 26 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $44,201 | $44,461 | #29 | $27,491 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,491 one year after graduating and $44,201 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, Oregon State University ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,596.
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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.