Zoology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Zoology is offered at 101 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Zoology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.6% of Zoology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,408 degrees were awarded toZoology 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 | 2,783 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 242 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Zoology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Zoology. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Zoology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 61.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 45 | 18.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Zoology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Zoology students seeking a doctor's degree is Colorado State University-Fort Collins. This school awarded 259 doctor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 219 doctor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 172 doctor'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.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor'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 California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor'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.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 120 doctor'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.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor'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.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. This school awarded 106 doctor'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 State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor'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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 98 doctor'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.
Eckerd College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor'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.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Zoology Focus Areas
| 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 doctor’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
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