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Zoology Schools in Illinois

20 students earned Zoology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Zoology major is the 165th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Zoology Majors in Illinois

Zoology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a zoology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of zoology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Zoology Grads in Illinois

5,310 people in the state and 172,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to zoology.

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Wages for Zoology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a zoology grad in the state is $78,400, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer zoology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,321. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

Zoology Careers in IL

Some of the careers zoology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4% $54,820
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to zoology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51

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