Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology
Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 221 people earned their doctor's degree in zoology. This earns it the #89 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 | 329 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 221 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in zoology is $59,589. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,589 to a high of $59,589.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for zoology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in zoology. About 57.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UF. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from NC State. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 59,589.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
University of California - Davis is the 5th 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. About 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 59,589.
The 7th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Penn State University Park. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
Cornell University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Cornell. Cornell University zoology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,589.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMCP. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 59,589.
The 11th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 59,589.
Washington State University is the 11th 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 $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Wazzu. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
The 14th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UCR. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
University of Georgia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UGA. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UIUC. Those who complete their doctor's degree in zoology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 59,589.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from University of Arizona. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
The 17th 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. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
University of Idaho 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 $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from U of I. Data shows that U of I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,589.
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| General Biology | 1,911 |
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| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
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| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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