Zoology/Animal Biology

Bachelor's degree · San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA

CIP 26.07

$41,565Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,722Median earnings 4 years after
$59,685Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Zoology/Animal Biology at San Francisco State University earn a median of $41,565 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,055 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,942–$58,785). Median debt is $11,000, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Zoology/Animal Biology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$37,633—
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$28,565$20,095

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Zoology/Animal Biology graduates from San Francisco State University make?

The median salary is $41,565 one year after graduation and $59,685 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.