The average annual wage of the occupations is $75,740 and $36 per hour. 9 vocational programs could be taken for the Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 17,100 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 12 | $25,725 | - | - | - |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | $29,654 | - | - | - |
| Entomology | 3 | $35,895 | - | - | - |
| Zoology/Animal Biology (other) | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecology | 2 | $33,000 | - | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | $31,992 | - | - | - |
| Evolutionary Biology | 2 | $54,621 | - | - | - |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | $36,675 | - | - | - |
| Marine Sciences | 5 | $31,859 | - | - | - |
The following 15 occupations are related to Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | 2,460 | $89,450 | $43 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Foresters | 9,450 | $70,680 | $34 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 28,740 | $54,260 | $26 |
| Fish and Game Wardens | 6,290 | $61,120 | $29 |
The following 30 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.