Master’s Degrees in Zoology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 329 people earned their master's degree in zoology. This earns it the #183 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in zoology is $44,711. 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 $44,686 and the high is $47,275.
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 master's degree in zoology. About 59.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 135 |
| Women | 194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 237 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in zoology from UF. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in zoology from UNL. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in zoology from Colorado State. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Canisius College. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in zoology from Canisius. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Canisius College zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 6th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 64% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at University of Wyoming make a median salary of 44,711.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in zoology from OSU. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 8th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in zoology from Mississippi State. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mississippi State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 44,711.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 44,711.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from Ohio State. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 44,711.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from UGA. Of these students, 64% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from Michigan State. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University zoology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,711.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. 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 master's degree in zoology from UMN Twin Cities. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 44,711.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. Of these students, 30% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,711.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in zoology at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 44,711.
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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 |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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