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Zoology in North Carolina

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Zoology Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 139 students earned their Zoology degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Zoology is the 125th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Zoology Majors in North Carolina

Zoology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Associate Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Master’s Degree 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a zoology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of zoology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Zoology Grads in North Carolina

There are 6,450 people in the state and 172,530 people in the nation working in zoology jobs.

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Wages for Zoology Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a zoology grad in the state is $76,320, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer zoology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

#2

Lees - McRae College

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
838 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 57% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,115. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,249 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

Zoology Careers in NC

Some of the careers zoology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $53,630
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to zoology.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 3,666
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 333
Biochemistry & Biophysics 258
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Ecology & Systematics Biology 175
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 173
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 87
Genetics 87

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