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Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology

2,450 Yearly Graduations
$24,443 Median Salary
$24,850 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in zoology is offered at 90 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 25% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of zoology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Zoology Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,450 bachelor's degrees were awarded to zoology majors. 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 2,450
Master’s Degree 298
Doctor’s Degree 187
Associate Degree 39
Basic Certificate 5
Graduate Certificate 4
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Zoology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in zoology is $24,443. 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 $22,266 and the high is $27,184.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in zoology is $24,850. 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, $25,907 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,433.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $412.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in zoology. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 667
Women 1,783
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The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 146
Black or African American 62
Hispanic or Latino 255
White 1,753
International Students 32
Other Races/Ethnicities 202
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There are 90 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

227 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 227 bachelor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 66% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

197 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

193 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The zoology program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 193 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
107 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UCONN. About 69% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
100 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The zoology program at Michigan State University awarded 100 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

84 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 70% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

79 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The zoology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 79 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
63 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
62 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Oregon State. About 76% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
62 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The zoology program at University of California - Davis awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
60 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
58 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Texas State. About 67% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
54 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#14

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
50 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Wazzu. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#15

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
49 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from NC State. Of these students, 80% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
47 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from UF. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California
47 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from Humboldt State University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

46 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in zoology from SIUC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#19

Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia
45 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. The zoology program at Berry College awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
44 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 bachelor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Miami University - Oxford. About 68% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Biology 89,056
Biochemistry & Biophysics 12,552
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 10,308
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 6,139
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 4,623

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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