Major · CIP 26.07

Zoology/Animal Biology

103 international students graduated in Zoology/Animal Biology in the 2024–25 academic year. 121 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
103
International graduates, 2024–25
26 bachelor's · 35 master's · 39 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
121
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Zoology/Animal Biology

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsSOC 19-10231,400 openings a year · 40 LCA filings1,400+3.6%$76,78040
Biological TechniciansSOC 19-40219,400 openings a year · 934 LCA filings9,400+7.4%$57,510934

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology