Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology/Animal Biology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,590 people earned their bachelor's degree in zoology. This earns it the #188 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in zoology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,590 |
| Master’s Degree | 88 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for zoology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in zoology. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 440 |
| Women | 1,150 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 97 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
| White | 1,116 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 117 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for zoology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma. About 58% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 65% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Colorado State. Of these students, 82% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Oregon State. About 85% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from OSU. Of these students, 76% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. About 73% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Wazzu. Of these students, 84% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from NC State. Of these students, 76% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Humboldt State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Humboldt State University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from SIUC. Of these students, 61% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Berry College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Berry. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 65% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Kent State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
SUNY Oswego is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from SUNY Oswego. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
University of Wyoming comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UF. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from WSU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 564 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 213 |
| Entomology | 137 |
| Animal Physiology | 126 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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