The BLS lists the 2012 median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife biologists as $57,710. read more
A zoologist is a person who usually at minimum holds an undergraduate degree in biology or zoology, and may hold graduate degrees in zoology. A few have field training only and don’t hold degrees of any kind. Zoology is a branch of biology, a life science that focuses on the study of animals, in a variety of different ways. read more
Zoologists must have at least a Bachelors degree to enter the profession. Graduate level degrees, such as a Masters or Ph.D., are generally preferred and often required for advanced research or teaching positions. The major for an aspiring zoologist is usually biology, zoology, or a closely related field. read more