Zoology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Zoology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Zoology graduates were international students.
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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 | 50 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,783 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 242 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 71.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 802 |
| Women | 1,981 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Zoology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,955 | 70.2% |
| Asian | 172 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 320 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 61 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 30 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 219 bachelor's 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 University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 172 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's 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 Connecticut is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's 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 State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eckerd College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 89 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 79 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 61 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 58 bachelor's 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.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Zoology Majors to Study
| 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 bachelor’s 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.