New York · Zoology/Animal Biology

Best Zoology/Animal Biology institutions in New York, 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
5
offering CIP 26.07
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
178
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,398
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$17,613
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,9225660%$24,688
2Canisius University
Buffalo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,3985466%$17,353$25,000

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 New York

Jobs in New York
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$90,480
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Zoology/Animal Biology programs in New York.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), State University of New York at Oswego tops the list at $27,922. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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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