Zoology at Kansas State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Zoology, consider the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 zoology graduations were recorded at Kansas State University.
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Studying Online at Kansas State University
Many students take online classes at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Zoology Rankings at Kansas State University
Use these rankings to compare Kansas State University’s Zoology program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 56 |
Earnings for Zoology Graduates from Kansas State University
Graduates of Kansas State University’s Zoology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,468 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Zoology graduates from Kansas State University stands at $24,853.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Zoology graduates at Kansas State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Zoology graduates at Kansas State University are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).
Zoology Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 26 bachelor’s zoology degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Zoology Master’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 2 master’s zoology degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Zoology Doctoral Program at Kansas State University
Of the 3 doctoral zoology degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Kansas State University, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Zoology Concentrations at Kansas State University
The Zoology program at Kansas State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entomology | 6 |
| Wildlife Biology | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Zoology Graduates
Graduates of the Zoology program at Kansas State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Zoology graduates, 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.