Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 241 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 | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 241 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in zoology is $50,105. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,105 and the high is $50,105.
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 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 134 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
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 56% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,815 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, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from NC State.
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 $9,273 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 33% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Ohio State.
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 $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 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 58% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 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 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 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.
University of Maryland - College Park 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 $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMCP.
The 11th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 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.
Washington State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 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, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UCR. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UIUC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Iowa State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Zoology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 132 | |
| 77 | |
| 19 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 |
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*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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