Zoology/Animal Biology at University of California-Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of California-Santa Barbara graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all zoology/animal biology bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Zoology/Animal Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $37,633 | $41,245 | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $41,565 | $46,358 | $11,000 | 0.26 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $28,565 | $26,675 | $20,690 | 0.72 |
| National Median | $28,461 | — | $24,393 | 0.86 |
Other Zoology/Animal Biology Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $41,565 | $11,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $7,913 | $28,565 | $20,690 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of California-Santa Barbara, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.