Zoology/Animal Biology bachelor's degree programs in Ohio
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Ohio
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $25,210 federal debt$55,3522Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $25,210 federal debt$55,3523Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $25,210 federal debt$55,3524Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $25,210 federal debt$55,3525Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe · $25,210 federal debt$55,3526Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville · $25,210 federal debt$55,3527Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $24,800 federal debt$45,5018Miami University-OxfordOxford · $23,562 federal debt$42,8839Kent State University at KentKent · $25,000 federal debt$35,875
CAREER CONTEXT IN OH
What related occupations pay in Ohio
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
19-1023Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- State median wage
- $74,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,160–$82,280
- State employment
- 220
- Projected growth
- +3.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
11-9121Natural Sciences Managers
- State median wage
- $137,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $105,020–$168,600
- State employment
- 1,560
- Projected growth
- +8.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,200
25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,060–$100,670
- State employment
- 1,350
- Projected growth
- +7.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,700
19-4021Biological Technicians
- State median wage
- $51,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,410–$61,480
- State employment
- 2,240
- Projected growth
- +7.4%
- Annual openings
- 9,400
19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other
- State median wage
- $95,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,770–$121,860
- State employment
- 610
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 2 | Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 4 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 5 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville | $55,352 | $25,210 |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus | $45,501 | $24,800 |
| 8 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford | $42,883 | $23,562 |
| 9 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent | $35,875 | $25,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Zoology/Animal Biology in Ohio
What do Zoology/Animal Biology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,352 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,210 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.