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Zoology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Zoology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Zoology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Zoology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Zoology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Zoology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 35,200 |
| 6 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 36,500 |
| 5 | Biological Scientists | 66,100 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 59,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 63,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 56,500 |
| 3 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 36,000 |
| 3 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 38,600 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 37,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Zoology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Zoology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 146,000 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 103,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,100 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 78,100 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 85,100 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 239,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 90,700 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 145,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Zoology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Zoology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Physicians and Surgeons | 391,000 |
| 8 | Dentists | 248,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 103,000 |
| 6 | Veterinarians | 125,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 156,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,600 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 109,000 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 94,000 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 171,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Zoology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Zoology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hospitals | 69,500 |
| 11 | Veterinary services | 56,700 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 46,900 |
| 5 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 38,600 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 67,100 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 55,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,700 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 238,000 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 126,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Zoology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Zoology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hospitals | 183,000 |
| 10 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 312,000 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 95,800 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 147,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 72,200 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 220,000 |
| 4 | Veterinary services | 117,000 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 132,000 |
| 2 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 93,500 |
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