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Zoology at Canisius University

If you plan to study Zoology, take a look at what Canisius University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Canisius University sits in Buffalo, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 zoology degrees were granted at Canisius University.

Online Class Availability at Canisius University

Many students take online classes at Canisius University. Among 2,451 students, 278 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 997 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Zoology Rankings at Canisius University

Rankings can help you compare Canisius University’s Zoology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 4
Best Value	New York	#2 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 56

Earnings for Zoology Graduates from Canisius University

Graduates of Canisius University’s Zoology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$22,576
2 years	$28,805
3 years	$29,488
4 years	$35,529
5 years	$40,744

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Zoology graduates from Canisius University report median earnings of $35,529, compared with $51,722 for all Canisius University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Zoology graduates from Canisius University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Zoology graduates at Canisius University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Zoology graduates at Canisius University are 76% women (41) and 24% men (13).

Zoology Bachelor’s Program at Canisius University

Among the 37 bachelor’s zoology graduates at Canisius University, 68% were women (25) and 32% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Canisius University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 11% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Canisius University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Zoology Master’s Program at Canisius University

Of the 17 master’s zoology graduates at Canisius University, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Canisius University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Canisius University, lower than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Zoology Concentrations at Canisius University

The Zoology program at Canisius University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animal Behavior & Ethology	54

Best-Paid Careers for Zoology Graduates

Students who finish Zoology program at Canisius University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Zoology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$55,554
Biologists	$54,070
Geneticists	$48,526

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.