Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology/Animal Biology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 77 people earned their doctor's degree in zoology. This earns it the #224 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in zoology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 82 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for zoology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for zoology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in zoology. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Ohio State.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UF. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens.
Michigan State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from NC State.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison.
The 8th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from OSU. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Colorado State.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from SIUC. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from North Dakota State University.
The 10th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Wazzu.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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