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Zoology at Weber State University

Ogden, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Zoology/Animal Biology
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,461/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 19.3x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #18 of 55 Zoology/Animal Biology programs Top 50%

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 $493K $493K $462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.3x 19.3x 18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.2x 7.2x 6.8x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,564
Out-of-state: $68,336 (7.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$42,888
-68% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,532
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,320
56% growth from Year 1

About Weber State University

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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 Weber State University

Construction Management ($82,914) Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($75,281) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($74,865) Computer Science ($72,486) Management Information Systems and Services ($72,473) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($71,941) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($69,537) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($67,576)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Weber State University's Zoology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →