JobSOC 19-1023
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
12 programs- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management03.0601
- Zoology/Animal Biology26.0701
- Entomology26.0702
- Animal Physiology26.0707
- Animal Behavior and Ethology26.0708
- Wildlife Biology26.0709
- Zoology/Animal Biology, Other26.0799
- Ecology26.1301
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography26.1302
- Evolutionary Biology26.1303
- Environmental Biology26.1305
- Marine Sciences30.3201
02.
Draws on
- Biology4.7 of 5
- English Language4.1 of 5
- Geography3.8 of 5
- Mathematics3.7 of 5
- Law and Government3.7 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.