Doctor’s Degrees in Zoology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
In 2020-2021, 187 doctor's degrees were awarded to zoology majors. 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 | 298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 187 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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 51.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 110 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UF. About 44% of this group were women, and 12% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from NC State. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The zoology program at University of California - Davis awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Ohio State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Penn State University Park. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The zoology program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Michigan State.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Cornell. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at OHIO Athens.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UMCP. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Wazzu. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The zoology program at University of California - Riverside awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The zoology program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UGA.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in zoology. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UNL.
University of Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at U of I.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% 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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in zoology from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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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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