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Zoology at Berry College

Mount Berry, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Zoology/Animal Biology
23 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,258/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #34 of 55 Zoology/Animal Biology programs

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 $438K $444K $426K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 23 21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,664
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$86,272
47% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,258 at Berry College come in 17% above the national median of $28,448 for Zoology programs.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$33,258 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #34 out of 55 programs, Berry College's financial outcomes for Zoology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Berry College

A 62% admission rate makes Berry College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 2,213 in Mount Berry, GA. The average net cost of $86,272 over four years represents a 47% discount from published tuition.

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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
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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 Maine ($35,130)

Other Majors at Berry College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($75,343) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,603) Marketing ($45,374) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($43,376) Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other ($36,931) Psychology, General ($25,831) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($25,091)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Berry College's Zoology program score?
This program scores 23/100 — 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 →