Careers

Oregon State’s B.S. in Zoology degree is ideal if you’re interested in a wide range of careers in the life sciences. A zoology academic advisor will work with you to determine how the degree can best help you to meet your specific goals.

Professional development courses in the major explore career opportunities and develop soft skills in areas such as emotional intelligence and team dynamics. This knowledge will be helpful once you enter the workforce with your zoology degree in hand.

Job market outlook 

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to zoology. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

Oregon State’s Career Development Center also presents a list of sample job titles for zoology alumni.

Career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to OSU's Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.