Zoology Associate Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Zoology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,408 students earned theirZoology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Zoology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 50 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,783 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 242 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Zoology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $39,528 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Zoology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Zoology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 74.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a associate degree in Zoology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 172 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 125 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eckerd College is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 67 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Zoology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,913 |
| Wildlife Biology | 576 |
| Entomology | 452 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 267 |
| Animal Physiology | 166 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Zoology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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