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Zoology at Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Zoology/Animal Biology
13 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
14
Optimistic
13
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,287/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #55 of 55 Zoology/Animal Biology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Zoology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $441K $446K $427K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.6x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 14 13 12

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$173,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$108,972
37% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,400
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,401
33% growth from Year 1

About Delaware Valley University

A 92% acceptance rate means Delaware Valley University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,644 students in Doylestown, PA. The average net cost of $108,972 over four years represents a 37% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
Biological science teachers, postsecondary $83,460/yr
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Zoology at Other Schools

San Francisco State University ($41,565) University of California-Santa Barbara ($37,633) University of Connecticut ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Avery Point ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Stamford ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus ($35,618) University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ($30,931)

Other Majors at Delaware Valley University

Agricultural Business and Management ($47,802) Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services ($47,375) Biology, General ($40,692) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($39,903) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($39,673) Animal Sciences ($38,378) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($36,232) Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($29,383)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Zoology at Delaware Valley University?
A score of 13/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Zoology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Zoology careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $427,203 in decade earnings vs $440,540 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →