by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 25 degrees and certificates in Other Zoology/Animal Biology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 40% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $29,186 one year after completing, rising to $49,957 after four years.
A major in Other Zoology/Animal Biology covers Zoology/animal Biology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Zoology/animal Biology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other zoology/animal biology is a popular field of study, with 25 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award other zoology/animal biology degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 10.
By level, the 25 awards include 8 associate degrees, 5 bachelor’s degrees, 10 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 72% of other zoology/animal biology degrees and certificates in the latest year (18 of 25). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (19) and Hispanic or Latino (2), and international students earned 2.
The most common other zoology/animal biology credential is the master’s degree: 10 of the 25 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other zoology/animal biology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other zoology/animal biology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 10 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other zoology/animal biology, at 42.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 42.0% |
| Master’s degree | 15.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.9% |
| Some college courses | 3.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Zoology/Animal Biology, with an average median salary of $103,895; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager and Clinical Program Manager.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other zoology/animal biology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 159,217 | -1.2% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Zoology/Animal Biology graduates earn a median $29,186 one year after completing their program, $49,957 after four years and $51,678 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $49,957 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other zoology/animal biology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Other Zoology/Animal Biology has 5 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 3,422 degrees a year; the largest are Zoology/Animal Biology (1,750), Wildlife Biology (650) and Entomology (476). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,750 |
| Wildlife Biology | 650 |
| Entomology | 476 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 308 |
| Animal Physiology | 238 |
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