Zoology Graduate Certificates
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Zoology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 242 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Zoology students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Zoology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 31.6% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 10.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 10.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 119 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Zoology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. This school awarded 219 graduate certificates 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 University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 125 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate 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 Connecticut comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. This school awarded 111 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 106 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eckerd College is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. This school awarded 82 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to 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 graduate certificates in Zoology. This school awarded 79 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 61 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 61 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Zoology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in Zoology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Zoology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Zoology. This school awarded 56 graduate certificates in Zoology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
