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Zoology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 45 students earned their Zoology degrees in CA.

A Zoology major is the 168th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Zoology Majors in California

Zoology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In California, a zoology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of zoology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Zoology Grads in California

There are 25,480 people in the state and 172,530 people in the nation working in zoology jobs.

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Wages for Zoology Jobs in California

In this state, zoology grads earn an average of $91,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer zoology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Zoology Careers in CA

Some of the careers zoology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to zoology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 784
Ecology & Systematics Biology 220
Biochemistry & Biophysics 195
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87

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