Zoology majors have a hard time finding a job right out of college. Graduates with a zoology degree are entering a strange job market and it can be hard to find your first job in zoology. To make finding a job easier, Zippia scanned through 4,620 zoology major resumes to identify the jobs zoology majors most prefer.
Highest-Paying Jobs With a Zoology Degree
- Starting Salary$58,000Job openings13,255Top Locations:Job Description:Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals.
- Starting Salary$46,000Job openings5,741Top Locations:Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Point, PA;
- Starting Salary$41,000Job openings63,884Top Locations:Job Description:A Research Associate plans, organizes, and conducts research in scientific, cultural, historical, or artistic. They conduct literature, collect and analyze data, and recruit and/or interview new people.
- Starting Salary$34,000Job openings5,376Top Locations:Marietta, GA; Jackson, WY; Phoenix, AZ;Job Description:Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats.
- Starting Salary$30,000Job openings41,022Top Locations:Job Description:Veterinary technologists and technicians perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to assist in diagnosing the injuries and illnesses of animals.
- Starting Salary$28,000Job openings51,080Top Locations:Job Description:A Research Assistant helps carry out a particular research agenda. They are generally found in the social science or laboratory setting.
- Starting Salary$27,000Job openings84,357Top Locations:Job Description:Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
- Starting Salary$26,000Job openings95,123Top Locations:Job Description:Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.
- Starting Salary$24,000Job openings6,591Top Locations:Job Description:Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers look after animals in laboratories, animal hospitals, and clinics. They care for the animals by performing routine tasks under the supervision of scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians.
- Starting Salary$21,000Job openings96,973Top Locations:New York, NY; Hattiesburg, MS; Indianapolis, IN;Job Description:Animal care and service workers provide care for animals. They feed, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals. Job tasks vary by position and place of work.
