Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,630 people earned their bachelor's degree in zoology. This makes it the 126th most popular bachelor'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 | 2,630 |
| Master’s Degree | 329 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 221 |
| Associate Degree | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in zoology is $28,461. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $24,995 and the high is $30,366.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in zoology is $34,372. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,946 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,008.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $409.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in zoology. About 70.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 781 |
| Women | 1,849 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 156 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 308 |
| White | 1,877 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 189 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 58% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus zoology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,461.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 68% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Colorado State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 28,461.
University of Connecticut is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UCONN. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
Michigan State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Michigan State University zoology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,461.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 28,461.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from OSU. About 74% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus zoology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,461.
University of Wyoming is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. 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, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at University of Wyoming make a median salary of 28,461.
Oregon State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at Oregon State University make a median salary of 28,461.
The 9th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Of these students, 73% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 28,461.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Texas A&M College Station. About 68% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
Texas State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Texas State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Texas State University zoology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,461.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. About 64% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
Washington State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
The 15th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from NC State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor'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, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UF. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
The 16th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Humboldt State University. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at Humboldt State University make a median salary of 28,461.
The 18th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from SIUC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,461.
Berry College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 82% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in zoology at Berry College make a median salary of 28,461.
The 20th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Miami University - Oxford zoology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,461.
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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 |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
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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