Zoology/Animal Biology at Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Delaware Valley University graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware Valley 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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| 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 |
| 41 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $40,755 | $38,790 | #44 | $27,922 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Delaware Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | $70,222 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,210 | $36,232 | #526 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,317 | $39,673 | #94 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,244 | $40,692 | #521 of 841 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,349 | $47,802 | #67 of 77 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $49,746 | $28,814 | #9 of 14 |
| Animal Sciences | $49,225 | $38,378 | #39 of 78 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,732 | $29,383 | #39 of 59 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,031 | — | #36 of 44 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $47,375 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $39,903 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $38,899 | $28,178 | #36 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware Valley University zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,287 one year after graduating and $40,575 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware Valley University rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, Delaware Valley University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at Delaware Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,400.
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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.