Zoology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Zoology, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 zoology degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Zoology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Zoology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 56 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 56 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Zoology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Zoology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 50% women (11) and 50% men (11).
Zoology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 13 bachelor’s zoology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 26%.*
Zoology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 4 master’s zoology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Zoology Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 5 doctoral zoology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than 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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Zoology program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entomology | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Zoology Graduates
Students who finish Zoology program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are 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.
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