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Zoology at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Zoology/Animal Biology
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,115/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 55 Zoology/Animal Biology programs Top 25%

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 $567K $560K $513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.1x 12.9x 11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.1x 9.0x 8.3x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,428
Out-of-state: $62,044 (9.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,336
-50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,808
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,284
70% growth from Year 1

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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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
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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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($76,558) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($75,212) Construction Engineering Technologies ($74,199) Civil Engineering ($72,729) Mechanical Engineering ($72,158) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($70,821) Industrial Engineering ($68,873) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($67,303)

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

How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Zoology program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Zoology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Zoology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Zoology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank so high for Zoology?
The #13 ranking out of 55 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →