Master’s Degrees in Zoology/Animal Biology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 88 people earned their master's degree in zoology. This makes it the 571st most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for zoology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for zoology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in zoology. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 52 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 67 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for zoology students seekinga master's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in zoology from UC Davis. About 63% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from SIUC. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in zoology from NC State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in zoology from OSU.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from Ohio State.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in zoology from UF. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Entomology | 168 |
| Wildlife Biology | 25 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 23 |
| Animal Physiology | 16 |
| Other Zoology | 9 |
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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