Zoology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
If you plan to study Zoology, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is in Raleigh, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 82 zoology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Many students take online classes at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Zoology Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Zoology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 56 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 56 |
Earnings for Zoology Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Students who complete North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Zoology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,595 |
| 2 years | $16,580 |
| 3 years | $32,683 |
| 4 years | $29,778 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Zoology graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh report median earnings of $29,778, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Zoology graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Zoology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Zoology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 77% women (63) and 23% men (19).
Zoology Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 58 bachelor’s zoology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 79% were women (46) and 21% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 26%.*
Zoology Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 18 master’s zoology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Zoology master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, below the national average of 19%.*
Zoology Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 6 doctoral zoology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Zoology Concentrations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The Zoology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Biology | 74 |
| Entomology | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Zoology Graduates
Graduates of the Zoology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.