Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology/Animal Biology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 60 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 | 88 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
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 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 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.
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.
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 $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 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.
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.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Oregon State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Entomology | 128 |
| Animal Physiology | 18 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 9 |
| Wildlife Biology | 3 |
| Other Zoology | 3 |
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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