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Zoology in California

Zoology Schools in California

146 Zoology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Zoology major is the 329th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Zoology Majors in California

Zoology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 115
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a zoology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of zoology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.2%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Zoology Grads in California

In this state, there are 14,470 people employed in jobs related to a zoology degree, compared to 129,890 nationwide.

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Wages for Zoology Jobs in California

Zoology grads earn an average of $128,370 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer zoology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,952. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482.

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Cerritos College

Norwalk
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Cerritos College will pay a net price of $2,437. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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Zoology Careers in CA

Some of the careers zoology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to zoology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Entomology 26
Animal Physiology 19
Animal Behavior & Ethology 18

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View Nationwide Zoology Report

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