Zoology Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Zoology.
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,408 people earned theirZoology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Zoology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 50 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,783 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 242 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Zoology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $39,528 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Zoology students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Zoology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 125 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eckerd College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Zoology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,913 |
| Wildlife Biology | 576 |
| Entomology | 452 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 267 |
| Animal Physiology | 166 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Zoology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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