Georgia · Zoology/Animal Biology

Best colleges for Zoology/Animal Biology in Georgia

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Georgia and Berry College award the most Zoology/Animal Biology degrees and certificates in Georgia: 80 and 58 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Georgia colleges offer Zoology/Animal Biology and award 138 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Zoology/Animal Biology program focuses on the scientific study of animals, encompassing their structure, classification, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems. This program is ideal for students passionate about understanding…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 26.07
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
138
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$33,258
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,108
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
80%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
$73,880
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Berry College
Mount Berry Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,2585869%$20,108$24,569

Colleges awarding the most Zoology/Animal Biology degrees in Georgia

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Georgia
Athens Public
80Not reported
2Berry College
Mount Berry Private not-for-profit
58$33,258

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,860
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingScienceWriting

What Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
200
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,880
median $66,210
Best-paying metro
$80,770
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Zoology/Animal Biology programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Zoology/Animal Biology degrees?+

University of Georgia (80 graduates a year) and Berry College (58 graduates a year) award the most Zoology/Animal Biology degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Georgia colleges offer Zoology/Animal Biology.

Which Zoology/Animal Biology program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Berry College tops the list at $33,258. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Georgia is $73,880 (median $66,210), across about 200 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Zoology/Animal Biology program?+

The Zoology/Animal Biology program focuses on the scientific study of animals, encompassing their structure, classification, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems. This program is ideal for students passionate about understanding…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.6% growth with around 1,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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