Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
In 2020-2021, 187 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 | 2,450 |
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in zoology is $50,105. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,105 and the high is $50,105.
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 51.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 110 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UF. Of these students, 44% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The zoology program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,095 per year. The zoology program at North Carolina State University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The zoology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UC Davis. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The zoology program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The zoology program at Michigan State University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The zoology program at Cornell University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The zoology program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Wazzu. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 26,400 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UCR.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The zoology program at University of Georgia awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The zoology program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Idaho is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from U of I.
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. The zoology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The zoology program at Iowa State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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*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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