Massachusetts · Zoology/Animal Biology

Best Zoology/Animal Biology institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

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
1
offering CIP 26.07
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,968
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
$98,390
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Zoology/Animal Biology in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Hampshire College
Amherst Private not-for-profit
354%$22,968

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
320
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$98,390
median $88,550
Best-paying metro
$89,010
Worcester, MA

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Common questions

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

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

The average annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Massachusetts is $98,390 (median $88,550), across about 320 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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