Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 221 people earned their doctor's degree in zoology. This earns it the #89 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in zoology is $59,589. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,589 to a high of $59,589.
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 doctor's degree in zoology. About 57.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UF. Of these students, 58% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Florida make a median salary of 59,589.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 59,589.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from NC State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. North Carolina State University zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
The 5th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Of these students, 66% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 59,589.
The 5th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMN Twin Cities. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 59,589.
Michigan State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at Michigan State University make a median salary of 59,589.
Cornell University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Cornell. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
The 11th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMCP. University of Maryland - College Park zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
The 11th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Wazzu. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at Washington State University make a median salary of 59,589.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UCR. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 59,589.
The 14th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UIUC. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
The 14th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UGA. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Georgia make a median salary of 59,589.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UNL. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
University of Idaho is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from U of I. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Idaho make a median salary of 59,589.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 59,589.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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